Nets Fall to Bucks 111-93
By Michael Scotto • Published December 1, 2016 • Updated on December 1, 2016 at 10:22 pm
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Jabari Parker scored 22 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Nets 111-93 on Thursday night.
Malcolm Brogdon and Tony Snell each added 13 points for the Bucks, who followed their impressive victory over Cleveland with their third straight win.
Brook Lopez scored 15 points, Sean Kilpatrick had 14 and Bojan Bogdanovic added 13 for the Nets, who outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime on Tuesday and were trying to win consecutive games for the first time this season.
The Bucks continued their dominance of the Nets since Jason Kidd left Brooklyn for the Milwaukee coaching job.
Milwaukee led by one in the third quarter when the Bucks went on a 14-2 run to go up 77-64. Milwaukee took a 90-78 lead into the fourth quarter, led by Antetokounmpo's 11 points in the third, and never looked back.
Bucks: Coach Kidd believes Antetokounmpo is just beginning to show his potential. "He's only 21 years old," Kidd said. "That's the most underrated thing about him. He's 21 years old doing a lot of things that a lot of us can't do. I think that's special and I think that is overlooked a lot of times." . Steve Novak and Khris Middleton were inactive.
Nets: Coach Kenny Atkinson said the team is going to "build up" Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's minutes after an ankle injury. . Jeremy Lin (strained left hamstring) and Caris LeVert (left foot rehab) were inactive.
SPEAKING THE TRUTH
Two days after Paul Pierce played his final game in Brooklyn, Kidd was asked how would remember a long-time adversary and later a player he coached.
"I think he's a true pro, a true warrior and a champion," Kidd said. "Being able to coach him, to see his work ethic at a very high level. (He) respects the game and is a true vet. As a player who's played against him, he is not afraid of having the ball late in the game. He always wanted to deliver that winning shot."
COURTSIDE CELEBRITIES
Former President Bill Clinton was courtside with Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry. New York Giants safety Landon Collins and running back Bobby Rainey were also on hand at Barclays Center.
Bucks: Host Brooklyn on Saturday.
Nets: Visit Milwaukee on Saturday.