Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score 110-91 — Jul 15, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats

The Charlotte Hornets enter this matchup as slight favorites despite their 1-2 record, primarily because they're playing at home in Cox Pavilion and their recent aggregate offense (88.5 PPG average) edges Milwaukee's (86 PPG). However, this is a classic Summer League trap game where neither team has established clear momentum. Charlotte lost their last two games, including a road defeat to Boston (75-87), while Milwaukee has dropped three straight with dismal point totals (80, 88, 86). The Bucks' defense has been historically porous—allowing 119, 90, and 95 points across three games—suggesting they are vulnerable to consistent offensive execution. Conversely, the Hornets' 75-point effort versus Boston flags defensive concern, though that was an away game. On the player level, L. McNeeley (16.8 PPG) remains Charlotte's anchor and should see favorable matchups, while B. Burries (19.8 PPG) gives Milwaukee a dangerous isolation scorer who can keep them close. Markovic Bogoljub's rebounding prowess (6.8 RPG) will be contested by Steinbach Hannes (6.7 RPG), and this interior battle could dictate rhythm and second-chance points. The pace appears even; both teams are trending toward lower-scoring affairs, with Charlotte's last two games yielding just 75 and 91 points, and Milwaukee's ceiling capped at 88 in their most recent outing. The over/under leans slightly under 170, as Summer League inexperience and foul trouble typically compress scoring. Home court and continuity favor the Hornets, but Milwaukee's desperation—trailing 0-2 with roster construction questions—could spark an atypical defensive effort. Expect a low-60s-to-70s first half and modest scoring growth in the second half as conditioning improves. The margin should be modest; this is a separation game more than a blowout opportunity.