The Milwaukee Bucks faced another setback, losing 115-114 to the Charlotte Hornets in a game marred by controversial officiating. Coach Doc Rivers expressed his frustration postgame, leading to a $25,000 fine for publicly criticizing the referees. A crucial foul call against Giannis Antetokounmpo in the final moments, which replays showed was incorrect, left Rivers questioning the integrity of officiating.

Despite a strong performance, including a late lead from Pat Connaughton, the Bucks fell short as LaMelo Ball's free throws sealed the game for the Hornets. The Bucks, now 4-9 and missing key players like Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, find themselves in a tough position, sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference.