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With multiple players scoring in double figures, the Nets used a collective effort to overwhelm the Bucks to the delight of Steve Hetzel.
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Nets player grades: Egor Demin drops 17 in 127-81 win over Bucks
The Nets beat the Bucks 127-82 in what was a complete game on both ends of the floor by a Nets team that took advantage of a Milwaukee team missing forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rookie guard Egor Demin led the way for Brooklyn with 17 points, three rebounds, and three assists while forward Noah Clowney had 16 points and three rebounds.
The Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 116-101 Thursday, covering as 9.5-point home underdogs with the Under (222.5) cashing. F Kyle Kuzma had a game-high 31 points on 13-for-17 shooting. Milwaukee has struggled over the past month, going 3-10 straight up and 5-8 against the spread (ATS) since November 15. It is 12-14 ATS on the season.
Three days after the Bucks earned an impressive win over the Celtics, disappointment struck again as the Nets blew Milwaukee out 127–82. Against a 7–18 Nets team that ranks 13th in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks lost by nearly 50 points.
The Milwaukee Bucks once again lost to one of the worst teams in the NBA, falling 127-82 to a tanking Brooklyn Nets team.
Rim defense was a major issue in the first half, with 36 points in the paint for the Nets and 28 for the Bucks. In the third, Brooklyn really fell off inside… because they shot 7/14 from deep and outscored Milwaukee 34-23, all but putting the nail in this one.
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Nets vs. Bucks betting preview: Prediction, point spread, odds
The Brooklyn Nets (6-18) came out of their mini-break due to the NBA Cup looking to keep the winning going after getting a few days of rest. Brooklyn is still dealing with a couple of injuries, but this is the healthiest they've been all season just in time for a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks (11-15) on Sunday and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live,
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Doc Rivers has honest message after Bucks’ latest blowout loss
Doc Rivers was not happy after the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Brooklyn Nets 127-82 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sunday. It was just the 7th win of the year for the Nets.