The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 124-115, at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday evening.

The Bucks got off to a solid start with a, 34-27, lead after one quarter, however, the Hornets came out better in the second and rallied to tie it up at 64, by halftime. The score stayed tight through the third, but the hosts picked up steam towards the end of the quarter and pushed to a seven-point lead heading into the final frame. The Bucks kept up the pace in the fourth and confidently closed out their fifth straight win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 34 points, 18 rebounds and four assists, in 36 minutes. Khris Middleton followed up with 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and steal, while Jrue Holiday finished with 15 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and two steals. The Bucks shot 41 percent from the field, including 15-of-44 from deep.

Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and three blocks, in 40 minutes. Terry Rozier followed up with 20 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Gordon Hayward tallied 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The Hornets shot 37.8 percent from the field, including 11-of-39 from long range.

The Hornets (15-37) will look to bounce back as they take on the Bulls in Chicago on Thursday. The Bucks (34-17) play host to the Clippers on Thursday.