Can Giannis -- ever have a word(s) that you just can't spell right the first time? That's the Freak's last name for me, so I try to avoid typing it as it irks me to make the same mistake over and over -- win this solo? Certainly could and might have to with Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton all out. But Charlotte might get back forward Miles Bridges earlier than expected from injury. Also a tricky spot for the Bucks as the lone road game in an otherwise very long span of home games. In that scenario, it's pretty easy for guys to mail it in early if they get down a decent amount.

The Bucks are 1-5 on the road with their only road win coming over the injury-riddled 76ers. They will be shorthanded for this game with Damian Lillard (concussion) out and Bobby Portis (elbow) considered doubtful. The Hornets are 3-3 at home with two of their losses coming against the Celtics. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Hornets won this game, so I’ll take the points.