Final
Bucks, Bobcats open home-and-home
Jan 2, 2009 - 11:11 AM Charlotte (11-21) at Milwaukee (15-18), 8:30 p.m. ESTMILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- The Milwaukee Bucks host the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday in the opener of a home-and-home series.
Milwaukee visits Charlotte on Saturday.
Following a win at San Antonio, the Bucks were defeated, 85-81, at Houston on Wednesday. Michael Redd scored 20 points and Luke Ridnour added 11 and 11 assists in the setback.
Despite the loss, Milwaukee could view December as a success as it enjoyed its first winning month (8-6) since going 7-6 in November last season.
Winning is something Charlotte has not done a lot of in its five years of existence. The team has had 11 wins or fewer on New Year's Day in each of its five seasons.
The Bobcats are currently on a two-game losing streak, which includes Tuesday's 93-89 setback to New York. Gerald Wallace scored 21 points and Boris Diaw added 20 in the loss.
Milwaukee has won the last four meetings, including two this season.
- NBA
CHARLOTTE 75
MILWAUKEE 103 FINAL
Jan 2 10:48 PM - NBA
CHARLOTTE 57
MILWAUKEE 76 END, 3RD QTR
Jan 2 10:19 PM - NBA
CHARLOTTE 44
MILWAUKEE 56 HALFTIME
Jan 2 9:35 PM - NBA
CHARLOTTE 25
MILWAUKEE 29 END, 1ST QTR
Jan 2 9:05 PM
Related News
- Bucks vs. Knicks: A holiday disaster Dec 26
- Rapid Recap: Bucks 122, Knicks 129 Dec 25
- Bucks vs. Knicks: Game Thread Dec 25
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks Preview: Christmas Deja Vu Dec 25
- Monday Morning Media Roundup: When A Plan Comes Together Dec 25
- Bucks vs. Knicks: Bobbying for Apples Dec 24
- Rapid Recap: Bucks 130, Knicks 111 Dec 23
- Bucks vs. Knicks: Game Thread Dec 23
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. NewYork Knicks Preview: On The Road Again Dec 23
- Bucks Tracking Poll Results: Week 8 Dec 22
- Questions & Antlers: Week 8 Dec 22
- Bucks vs. Magic: Milwaukee Makes Orlando Disappear Dec 22