Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma suffers embarrassing moment against Hornets

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Dec 30, 2025 6:30 AM ET

Whatever Kyle Kuzma recently did, the Milwaukee Bucks forward probably did not deserve what happened to him during Monday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

In the fourth quarter of the contest, Kuzma had a turnover after a bad pass. Hornets forward Brandon Miller perfectly telegraphed Kuzma’s pass and darted toward the opposite end of the floor. It was clear what Miller wanted to do, which was to throw it down hard. Kuzma tried to challenge Miller to make up for his turnover, but he made it worse for himself, as he ended up getting posterized.

It did not end there.

Miller turned around and appeared to talk some trash at Kuzma.

Brandon Miller slam, plus words for Kuzpic.twitter.com/ukJrnA3jc5

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Kuzma, Bucks take down the Hornets

It was a tough blow to Kuzma’s ego, but when it was all said and done, he and the Bucks had the last laugh over Miller’s Hornets.

Milwaukee trounced the host team, 123-113, with Kuzma scoring just six points on 3/7 shooting with five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 26 minutes off the bench. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner led the way for Milwaukee, as they put up 24 and 23 points, respectively.

The Bucks, who improved to 14-19, are now on a two-game winning streak and have won three of their last four outings.

They will look to win their final game of 2025 on New Year’s Eve this Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bucks' Kyle Kuzma suffers embarrassing moment against Hornets 1 Dec 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte forward Miller (24) gets fouled by Milwaukee forward Kuzma (18) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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