Preview the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA matchup with Charlotte, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Outside of just operating in screening actions, fans can expect some vintage LaMelo Ball chicanery if he makes his return in Cream City on Friday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets on the road at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Get real-time NBA Basketball coverage and scores as Charlotte Hornets takes on Toronto Raptors. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com

Charlotte and the organization are central to the design’s representation. The color palette takes inspiration from the Birds of Paradise flower, which was named by Queen Charlotte, linking the theme back to the city.

It’s the Thunder vs. Hornets tonight in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here’s how to watch the NBA game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

The Charlotte Hornets (4-7) and Milwaukee Bucks (7-5) meet in NBA Cup group play Friday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Six players scored in double figures for Charlotte, which ran past Milwaukee in a 111-100 win Wednesday night.

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Charlotte Hornets were faced with their toughest opponent of the season: the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.