The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum on Friday evening.

This marks the second game of a back-to-back for the Bucks (32-19), as they are coming off a rough loss in Dallas on Thursday. The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) on Thursday, but nonetheless, they were able to get out to a good start on the road with a, 31-29, lead after one quarter. The score stayed tight through the second and they held a one-point lead at halftime. The Bucks kept it up in the third quarter and took a four-point lead into the final frame. They pushed their lead to a game-high six points, early in the fourth, but then they began to fall apart, as they were outscored by 19 points in the quarter, to resulting in their second straight loss. Donte DiVincenzo led the Bucks with 22 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals, in Thursday's loss. Bobby Portis totaled 20 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Khris Middleton added 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Bucks will be looking to get back on track and improve on their, 18-7, home record. Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) remains questionable for action on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Hornets (26-24) have won six of their last 10 games, including their most recent contest. They will look to carry over some momentum, as they face the sixth and final game of a road trip, with the opportunity to improve on their, 13-15, road record. Terry Rozier leads the team, averaging 20.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals, in 33.5 minutes per game. Devonte' Graham is averaging 13.9 points, 5.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals, while P.J. Washington is averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals. The Hornets are shooting an average of 37.9 percent from long range, which is eighth best in the league. LaMelo Ball (wrist) and Gordon Hayward (foot) remain sidelined.