Antetokounmpo’s dunk in closing seconds gives Bucks 122-121 win over Hornets
January 2, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Kevin Porter Jr. with 4.7 seconds remaining to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for his NBA-leading 158th game with at least 30 points, 10 boards and five assists. Antetokounmpo overtook Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. They each accomplished that feat 157 times. The lead changed hands three times in the last 10 ½ seconds. Milwaukee’s Kyle Kuzma sank a 3-pointer to put the Bucks ahead 120-118 with 10.3 seconds left. Charlotte’s Miles Bridges answered with a 3-point play