Bucks Lose 115-114 Amid Referee Controversy

The Milwaukee Bucks continued their disappointing start to the season with a 115-114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, dropping their record to 4-9 and placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference. The game was marred by a controversial foul call on Giannis Antetokounmpo in the final seconds, which sent Hornets guard LaMelo Ball to the free-throw line for the winning points. Bucks coach Doc Rivers expressed his frustration with the officiating, noting it was the second consecutive game with a critical incorrect call against his team, specifically criticizing the lack of a foul call on Antetokounmpo despite his consistent presence in the paint. Rivers emphasized that Ball's fall appeared to be a slip without contact, arguing that the game could have ended differently if the correct call had been made. With the loss, the Bucks are facing mounting pressure to improve their performance as they struggle to find their footing this season.