Antetokounmpo’s dunk in closing seconds propels Bucks | Sports

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Kevin Porter Jr. with 4.7 seconds remaining to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

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