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Bucks 127, Hornets 125: Giannis hits winner to push winning streak to eight

During their winning streak, the Milwaukee Bucks haven't been challenged much.

They finally got a battle on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum.

Facing another high-powered offense, the Bucks earned a tense 127-125 victory over the Charlotte Hornets for their eighth straight victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo drove for the winning layup with two seconds remaining after a timeout. He finished with 40 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.

Milwaukee got several clutch baskets down the stretch to overcome an early hole.

The Hornets came out scorching hot from deep, making 10 of 17 three-pointers in the first quarter.