Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways from 93-85 win over Charlotte Hornets

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 01: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks with the ball during the first quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 01, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

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Gotta clean it up

The Bucks’ offensive execution struggles were only multiplied with their miscues on the ball.

For the day, the Bucks accumulated 17 turnovers and the Hornets capitalized on such mistakes by scoring 21 points off of the Bucks’ mistakes.

Hornets head coach James Borrego threw extended half court traps and double teams to ratchet up the defensive pressure and really test the Bucks’ tertiary creators, especially when the Bucks rolled out all-bench lineups. And that only continues a trend we’ve seen from recent Bucks opponents like the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards as they had success throwing the Bucks off their rhythm for spurts.

The Bucks gained enough of a rhythm to avoid enduring through a meltdown, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that they will continue to face similar pressure as the season goes on and especially during the postseason. And being able to avoid shooting themselves in the foot with errors and cede key opportunities will be the big question in what remains this season.

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The Bucks will be back at it Monday night when they take on the Miami Heat for a 6.30 p.m. central time tip-off.

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