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Offensive explosion carries Hornets over Bucks

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 06: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets takes a shot during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 06, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 06: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets takes a shot during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 06, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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What went wrong for the Charlotte Hornets?

Gordon Hayward’s absence

Gordon Hayward missed his second consecutive game due to left hamstring soreness. Hayward has now missed 19 of Charlotte’s 40 games this season. In total, Hayward has played in 112 of a possible196 games since joining the Hornets.

Three-point defense

The Hornets allowed the Bucks to shoot 20/48 (41.7%) from three-point range, tied for the ninth-best percentage by any Hornets opponent through 40 games this season.

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