NBA Roundup: Hornets Come out Firing, Blow out Bucks

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) and Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) scramble for a loose ball in the first half at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on Jan. 6, 2023. Michael McLoone/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Charlotte guards Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball took turns raining 3-point baskets on the host Milwaukee Bucks, and the Hornets put together a record-setting first quarter in a 138–109 romp on Friday night.

Charlotte scored 51 first-quarter points, tying the NBA record for most points in an opening quarter and setting a franchise record for any quarter. The Hornets also tied the highest single-quarter output in the league this season.