Bucks 100, Nets 118: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Milwaukee Bucks (22-10) play against the Brooklyn Nets (12-12) at Barclays Center
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Friday December 23, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks 100, Brooklyn Nets 118 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Lots of clapping and yelling coming from the Nets locker room.
Jacque Vaughn is fired up. – 10:00 PM
Lots of clapping and yelling coming from the Nets locker room.
Jacque Vaughn is fired up. – 10:00 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics back atop the East with a 23-10 record, 0.5 games ahead of the 22-10 Bucks. Those two teams will meet at the Garden on Christmas. – 9:58 PM
Celtics back atop the East with a 23-10 record, 0.5 games ahead of the 22-10 Bucks. Those two teams will meet at the Garden on Christmas. – 9:58 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
A Christmas present for Celtics fans heading into the showdown here on Sunday…
NBA – BEST RECORD
1. BOSTON 23-10
2. Milwaukee 22-10
3. Cleveland 22-12
4. Brooklyn 21-12
5. Denver 19-11
Memphis 19-11 – 9:54 PM
A Christmas present for Celtics fans heading into the showdown here on Sunday…
NBA – BEST RECORD
1. BOSTON 23-10
2. Milwaukee 22-10
3. Cleveland 22-12
4. Brooklyn 21-12
5. Denver 19-11
Memphis 19-11 – 9:54 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Final: Nets 118, Bucks 100
Durant: 24 pts, 9/17 shooting
Claxton: 19 pts, 9/10 shooting
Irving: 18 pts, 6/18 shooting
O’Neale: 17 pts, 5/8 from three
Biggest win of the season for Brooklyn with a complete team effort. That’s 8-straight and 15 of 18.
Nets are 1.5 back of 1st. – 9:53 PM
Final: Nets 118, Bucks 100
Durant: 24 pts, 9/17 shooting
Claxton: 19 pts, 9/10 shooting
Irving: 18 pts, 6/18 shooting
O’Neale: 17 pts, 5/8 from three
Biggest win of the season for Brooklyn with a complete team effort. That’s 8-straight and 15 of 18.
Nets are 1.5 back of 1st. – 9:53 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets beat the Bucks 118-110. The win streak is eight. Kyrie Irving delivered in the fourth on a night where he didn’t have it going early. The depth showed. And the NBA is probably pissed at itself for leaving them off the Christmas Day slate. On that note, happy holidays. – 9:53 PM
Final: Nets beat the Bucks 118-110. The win streak is eight. Kyrie Irving delivered in the fourth on a night where he didn’t have it going early. The depth showed. And the NBA is probably pissed at itself for leaving them off the Christmas Day slate. On that note, happy holidays. – 9:53 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Good win for the Nets over Giannis and co.
The Nets have won eight straight — and 12 of their last 13.
KD is playing like the MVP. Everything is clicking right now in Brooklyn. – 9:51 PM
Good win for the Nets over Giannis and co.
The Nets have won eight straight — and 12 of their last 13.
KD is playing like the MVP. Everything is clicking right now in Brooklyn. – 9:51 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics win.
Bucks are going to lose.
Boston will be back in first place in the Eastern Conference heading into the big Christmas Day matchup. – 9:51 PM
Celtics win.
Bucks are going to lose.
Boston will be back in first place in the Eastern Conference heading into the big Christmas Day matchup. – 9:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Ben Simmons tonight:
12 PTS
11 REB
8 AST
3 STL
6-9 FG
Nets are undefeated when Ben has 10/10. pic.twitter.com/16Gbwzyh3r – 9:50 PM
Ben Simmons tonight:
12 PTS
11 REB
8 AST
3 STL
6-9 FG
Nets are undefeated when Ben has 10/10. pic.twitter.com/16Gbwzyh3r – 9:50 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT at LAL
Terry Rozier is available.
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is
out.
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain)
is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/VPp29HwngE – 9:50 PM
INJURY REPORT at LAL
Terry Rozier is available.
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is
out.
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain)
is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/VPp29HwngE – 9:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nets are 19-7 since Jacque Vaughn took over.
The best record in the NBA over that span. pic.twitter.com/n5gRM4ndEm – 9:48 PM
Nets are 19-7 since Jacque Vaughn took over.
The best record in the NBA over that span. pic.twitter.com/n5gRM4ndEm – 9:48 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics beat the Wolves 121-109 to snap a 3-game losing streak. Dicey for a bit but Jaylen Brown went off for 23 fourth-quarter points. Celtics host the Bucks on Christmas in a couple days at the Garden. – 9:47 PM
Celtics beat the Wolves 121-109 to snap a 3-game losing streak. Dicey for a bit but Jaylen Brown went off for 23 fourth-quarter points. Celtics host the Bucks on Christmas in a couple days at the Garden. – 9:47 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets playing Edwin Diaz’s entrance music at Barclays. I have mixed feelings. – 9:47 PM
Nets playing Edwin Diaz’s entrance music at Barclays. I have mixed feelings. – 9:47 PM
– Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving drills a transition three to put Brooklyn up 21 with 3:05 remaining.
The crowd here is into it. Big-time performance by the streaking Nets. – 9:45 PM
Kyrie Irving drills a transition three to put Brooklyn up 21 with 3:05 remaining.
The crowd here is into it. Big-time performance by the streaking Nets. – 9:45 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs lose to the Raptors 118-107. They trailed by as many as 26 and cut it down to 8 in the fourth, but couldn’t get any closer. Raptors had three guys score 25+ points, Cavs had no one score more than 17. They’re now 16-3 at home, Brooklyn comes to town for a big game Monday. – 9:45 PM
#Cavs lose to the Raptors 118-107. They trailed by as many as 26 and cut it down to 8 in the fourth, but couldn’t get any closer. Raptors had three guys score 25+ points, Cavs had no one score more than 17. They’re now 16-3 at home, Brooklyn comes to town for a big game Monday. – 9:45 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving hits another 3 to put the Nets up 21. This game is over. There’s 3:05 legy. – 9:45 PM
Kyrie Irving hits another 3 to put the Nets up 21. This game is over. There’s 3:05 legy. – 9:45 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Royce O’Neale has strung together three solid games in a row. Aside from the defense, the key for O’Neale is being able to knock down open 3’s when he’s given the opportunity. He’s 12-for-18 over his last three games from beyond the arc. – 9:42 PM
Royce O’Neale has strung together three solid games in a row. Aside from the defense, the key for O’Neale is being able to knock down open 3’s when he’s given the opportunity. He’s 12-for-18 over his last three games from beyond the arc. – 9:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It wasn’t long ago that there was a huge gap between the Celtics and Bucks and everyone else in the East.
Assuming Brooklyn holds on here, there will now be five teams within two games in the loss column atop the conference: Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Brooklyn & Philadelphia. – 9:40 PM
It wasn’t long ago that there was a huge gap between the Celtics and Bucks and everyone else in the East.
Assuming Brooklyn holds on here, there will now be five teams within two games in the loss column atop the conference: Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Brooklyn & Philadelphia. – 9:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Royce O’Neale (5/8 from 3) has matched his season-high for 3-pointers made.
O’Neale (17 points) has posted his second-highest-scoring game of the season. – 9:39 PM
Royce O’Neale (5/8 from 3) has matched his season-high for 3-pointers made.
O’Neale (17 points) has posted his second-highest-scoring game of the season. – 9:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Royce O’Neale with two straight 3s. He’s up to 17 points. Good things happen to players on their t-shirt night.
Ben Simmons-back from injury
O’Neale-see above
KD- take your pick – 9:38 PM
Royce O’Neale with two straight 3s. He’s up to 17 points. Good things happen to players on their t-shirt night.
Ben Simmons-back from injury
O’Neale-see above
KD- take your pick – 9:38 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons has been fantastic pushing the ball in transition tonight. – 9:37 PM
Ben Simmons has been fantastic pushing the ball in transition tonight. – 9:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets lead the Bucks 96-86 with 6:58 left. Milwaukee is running out of time to close the gap. T.J. Warren is up to 12 points and Kyrie Irving has hit a couple shots despite a rough night to maintain the Nets’ lead. – 9:33 PM
Nets lead the Bucks 96-86 with 6:58 left. Milwaukee is running out of time to close the gap. T.J. Warren is up to 12 points and Kyrie Irving has hit a couple shots despite a rough night to maintain the Nets’ lead. – 9:33 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Really rough night for Kyrie. Should see KD back in after this timeout.
Nets should probably stop leaving Brook Lopez wide open 2 feet away from the rim. – 9:33 PM
Really rough night for Kyrie. Should see KD back in after this timeout.
Nets should probably stop leaving Brook Lopez wide open 2 feet away from the rim. – 9:33 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: In addition to his season-high-tying 19 points tonight, Nic Claxton has added a career-high-tying five assists for a second straight game.
Claxton has also grabbed eight rebounds and recorded three steals. – 9:33 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: In addition to his season-high-tying 19 points tonight, Nic Claxton has added a career-high-tying five assists for a second straight game.
Claxton has also grabbed eight rebounds and recorded three steals. – 9:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer gets another technical foul – this time with 6:58 to go regulation and the #Nets up 96-86. – 9:32 PM
#Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer gets another technical foul – this time with 6:58 to go regulation and the #Nets up 96-86. – 9:32 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Nets have held a double digit lead through much of the game — a fact made even more impressive given that Kyrie is just 3-for-15 from the field. He has struggled to find a rhythm all night. – 9:32 PM
The Nets have held a double digit lead through much of the game — a fact made even more impressive given that Kyrie is just 3-for-15 from the field. He has struggled to find a rhythm all night. – 9:32 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks trail 85-75 after three quarters in New York. Five #Nets players in double figures. – 9:24 PM
#Bucks trail 85-75 after three quarters in New York. Five #Nets players in double figures. – 9:24 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
After trailing 23, the Bucks have cut the Nets’ lead to just 10 entering the fourth quarter. Giannis went ballistic and has 26 points and 11 rebounds entering the 4th. Kevin Durant has 22 points and 6 assists. Kyrie Irving is 1-of-9 with only 4 points. #Nets #Bucks – 9:24 PM
After trailing 23, the Bucks have cut the Nets’ lead to just 10 entering the fourth quarter. Giannis went ballistic and has 26 points and 11 rebounds entering the 4th. Kevin Durant has 22 points and 6 assists. Kyrie Irving is 1-of-9 with only 4 points. #Nets #Bucks – 9:24 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
After trailing 23, the Bucks have cut the Nets’ lead to just 10 entering the fourth quarter. Giannis went ballistic and has 26 points and 11 rebounds entering the 4th. Kevin Durant has 26 points and 6 assists. Kyrie Irving is 1-of-9 with only 4 points. #Nets #Bucks – 9:23 PM
After trailing 23, the Bucks have cut the Nets’ lead to just 10 entering the fourth quarter. Giannis went ballistic and has 26 points and 11 rebounds entering the 4th. Kevin Durant has 26 points and 6 assists. Kyrie Irving is 1-of-9 with only 4 points. #Nets #Bucks – 9:23 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Bucks 85-75. Seth Curry’s baseline j at the buzzer was off. Bucks still within striking distance going into the fourth. Can they make it a game? Kyrie Irving is just 1-for-9 from the field. Has six rebounds and four assists to his credit. – 9:23 PM
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Bucks 85-75. Seth Curry’s baseline j at the buzzer was off. Bucks still within striking distance going into the fourth. Can they make it a game? Kyrie Irving is just 1-for-9 from the field. Has six rebounds and four assists to his credit. – 9:23 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets have dominated this game, but a late push to end the third by the Bucks has them within 10 heading into the fourth.
Giannis has 26-12-4 for Milwaukee, while Kevin Durant has 22-3-6 for Brooklyn. – 9:23 PM
The Nets have dominated this game, but a late push to end the third by the Bucks has them within 10 heading into the fourth.
Giannis has 26-12-4 for Milwaukee, while Kevin Durant has 22-3-6 for Brooklyn. – 9:23 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
With Justise Winslow out, Trendon Watford is coming in when he normally would. Shaedon Sharpe also coming in. – 9:22 PM
With Justise Winslow out, Trendon Watford is coming in when he normally would. Shaedon Sharpe also coming in. – 9:22 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton (19 points on 9-of-9 shooting) has matched his season-high in points tonight.
He previously tallied 19 points on 10/31 vs. Indiana and 10/21 vs. Toronto. – 9:21 PM
Nic Claxton (19 points on 9-of-9 shooting) has matched his season-high in points tonight.
He previously tallied 19 points on 10/31 vs. Indiana and 10/21 vs. Toronto. – 9:21 PM
KD Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Bucks cut it to 14, prompting Jacque Vaughn to call timeout. – 9:15 PM
Bucks cut it to 14, prompting Jacque Vaughn to call timeout. – 9:15 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets up 23 on the Bucks despite just four points from Kyrie Irving. Ben Simmons is attacking the basket more and more over the course of the game. Nic Claxton is eight-for-eight and Royce O’Neale is playing well on his t-shirt night. – 9:11 PM
Nets up 23 on the Bucks despite just four points from Kyrie Irving. Ben Simmons is attacking the basket more and more over the course of the game. Nic Claxton is eight-for-eight and Royce O’Neale is playing well on his t-shirt night. – 9:11 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Nic Claxton is 8-for-8 from the field and 1-for-2 from the free throw line for 18 points. #Nets lead by 21. – 9:08 PM
Nic Claxton is 8-for-8 from the field and 1-for-2 from the free throw line for 18 points. #Nets lead by 21. – 9:08 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
This has been a really good performance from Brooklyn so far. Outplaying Milwaukee pretty handily at both ends, and is doing so without a huge game from Kevin Durant – not to mention a flat out bad one from Kyrie Irving (4 points on 1-for-7 shooting). – 9:07 PM
This has been a really good performance from Brooklyn so far. Outplaying Milwaukee pretty handily at both ends, and is doing so without a huge game from Kevin Durant – not to mention a flat out bad one from Kyrie Irving (4 points on 1-for-7 shooting). – 9:07 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jrue Holiday just two-hand, full extension shoved Ben Simmons and Budenholzer + Middleton jumped off the bench to reprimand the ref.
Pretty strange considering Milwaukee has gotten a very favorable whistle tonight. – 9:05 PM
Jrue Holiday just two-hand, full extension shoved Ben Simmons and Budenholzer + Middleton jumped off the bench to reprimand the ref.
Pretty strange considering Milwaukee has gotten a very favorable whistle tonight. – 9:05 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton catches a technical off the #Bucks bench after that offensive foul called on Jrue Holiday. – 9:04 PM
Khris Middleton catches a technical off the #Bucks bench after that offensive foul called on Jrue Holiday. – 9:04 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo is using the timeout to get his right hand examined by the #Bucks medical staff. He’s done with that.
No doubt he’ll tell us postgame he’s totally fine — even if his pinky is sticking out of his elbow. – 9:00 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is using the timeout to get his right hand examined by the #Bucks medical staff. He’s done with that.
No doubt he’ll tell us postgame he’s totally fine — even if his pinky is sticking out of his elbow. – 9:00 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn challenged that Ben Simmons foul with an attitude.
He was not happy with the call. – 8:59 PM
Jacque Vaughn challenged that Ben Simmons foul with an attitude.
He was not happy with the call. – 8:59 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Ugly fall for Giannis Antetokounmpo on his right hand as he got tangled up with Royce O’Neale. – 8:55 PM
Ugly fall for Giannis Antetokounmpo on his right hand as he got tangled up with Royce O’Neale. – 8:55 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jevon Carter didn’t take a shot in the first half and Grayson Allen took two.
Brook Lopez was 5-for-11, Jrue Holiday 4-for-10. – 8:49 PM
Jevon Carter didn’t take a shot in the first half and Grayson Allen took two.
Brook Lopez was 5-for-11, Jrue Holiday 4-for-10. – 8:49 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Nets lead the #Bucks 60-47 at the break. Once again, Milwaukee is struggling on offense outside of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The other eight players have shot 33% overall and 20% from behind the three-point line for 31 points. – 8:40 PM
#Nets lead the #Bucks 60-47 at the break. Once again, Milwaukee is struggling on offense outside of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The other eight players have shot 33% overall and 20% from behind the three-point line for 31 points. – 8:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Half: Nets 60, Bucks 47
Durant: 14 points, 2 reb, 3 ast, 5/10 shooting
Claxton: 12 pts, 3 reb, 6/6 shooting
Warrren: 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 4/7 shooting
Brooklyn gets scoring contributions across the board while posting a solid defensive half. – 8:39 PM
Half: Nets 60, Bucks 47
Durant: 14 points, 2 reb, 3 ast, 5/10 shooting
Claxton: 12 pts, 3 reb, 6/6 shooting
Warrren: 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 4/7 shooting
Brooklyn gets scoring contributions across the board while posting a solid defensive half. – 8:39 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Half: Nets 60, Bucks 47
Durant: 14 points, 2 reb, 3 ast, 5/10 shooting
Claxton: 10 pts, 3 reb, 6/6 shooting
Warrren: 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 4/7 shooting
Brooklyn gets scoring contributions across the board while posting a solid defensive half. – 8:39 PM
Half: Nets 60, Bucks 47
Durant: 14 points, 2 reb, 3 ast, 5/10 shooting
Claxton: 10 pts, 3 reb, 6/6 shooting
Warrren: 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 4/7 shooting
Brooklyn gets scoring contributions across the board while posting a solid defensive half. – 8:39 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
A solid first half for the Nets. KD just keeps rolling — he’s got 14 more. Claxton is 6/6, has three rebounds and is playing with a lot of energy. Simmons has 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in 13 minutes. – 8:39 PM
A solid first half for the Nets. KD just keeps rolling — he’s got 14 more. Claxton is 6/6, has three rebounds and is playing with a lot of energy. Simmons has 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in 13 minutes. – 8:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets lead the Bucks 60-47. KD with 14, Clax a dozen and 10 from T.J. Warren. Good half all things considered. Remember, Nets lead in first meeting in Milwaukee and the rails came off in the second. Curious to see how the Bucks look in the third. – 8:38 PM
Halftime: Nets lead the Bucks 60-47. KD with 14, Clax a dozen and 10 from T.J. Warren. Good half all things considered. Remember, Nets lead in first meeting in Milwaukee and the rails came off in the second. Curious to see how the Bucks look in the third. – 8:38 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jacque Vaughn claps at the referee to call a timeout with 1:17 left in the second quarter. Nets have the ball and Vaughn wants to maximize these possessions at the end of the half. – 8:33 PM
Jacque Vaughn claps at the referee to call a timeout with 1:17 left in the second quarter. Nets have the ball and Vaughn wants to maximize these possessions at the end of the half. – 8:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Nic Claxton has 12 points and TJ Warren has 10 for the #Nets, to go with Kevin Durant’s 10. – 8:28 PM
Nic Claxton has 12 points and TJ Warren has 10 for the #Nets, to go with Kevin Durant’s 10. – 8:28 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nic Claxton just got T’d up after disagreeing with a foul on him guarding Giannis. – 8:27 PM
Nic Claxton just got T’d up after disagreeing with a foul on him guarding Giannis. – 8:27 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton, who leads the NBA in field goal percentage, is six-for-six for 12 points so far. – 8:27 PM
Nic Claxton, who leads the NBA in field goal percentage, is six-for-six for 12 points so far. – 8:27 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton’s touch around the rim has gotten so much better this season. – 8:27 PM
Nic Claxton’s touch around the rim has gotten so much better this season. – 8:27 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nic Claxton just bumped Giannis on his way back to the bench — Giannis was not happy about it. He walked with Claxton back towards the Brooklyn bench after that time out was called and had a few words.
That is not the guy to upset. – 8:20 PM
Nic Claxton just bumped Giannis on his way back to the bench — Giannis was not happy about it. He walked with Claxton back towards the Brooklyn bench after that time out was called and had a few words.
That is not the guy to upset. – 8:20 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout, Milwaukee: The Nets have a 10-point lead over the Bucks, and they’ve built it in minutes where Kevin Durant is on the bench while Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the floor. Eight different Nets players have scored. Nets have 13 AST on 17 FGM. 72.7% 3PT, 54.3% FG. – 8:20 PM
Timeout, Milwaukee: The Nets have a 10-point lead over the Bucks, and they’ve built it in minutes where Kevin Durant is on the bench while Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the floor. Eight different Nets players have scored. Nets have 13 AST on 17 FGM. 72.7% 3PT, 54.3% FG. – 8:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nic Claxton gets a fast break dunk after a Giannis Antetokounmpo turnover and then gave Giannis a little bump after Milwaukee called timeout – which Giannis took exception to and responded with some words of his own. Nets are up 48-38 with 7:22 to go in the second. – 8:20 PM
Nic Claxton gets a fast break dunk after a Giannis Antetokounmpo turnover and then gave Giannis a little bump after Milwaukee called timeout – which Giannis took exception to and responded with some words of his own. Nets are up 48-38 with 7:22 to go in the second. – 8:20 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
T.J. Warren had some words for Giannis heading into that timeout. Nets lead 48-38. Claxton just had a fastbreak dunk. Bucks cut it to four, but Nets scored six unanswered. Answering the punches tonight. – 8:20 PM
T.J. Warren had some words for Giannis heading into that timeout. Nets lead 48-38. Claxton just had a fastbreak dunk. Bucks cut it to four, but Nets scored six unanswered. Answering the punches tonight. – 8:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks got to within four, but #Nets pushed their lead back to 48-38 with 7:22 to go in the first half. – 8:19 PM
#Bucks got to within four, but #Nets pushed their lead back to 48-38 with 7:22 to go in the first half. – 8:19 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
T.J. Warren with eight points in five minutes. Starting to look a little better each game. As @MoDakhil_NBA pointed out, using him in the in pick-and-roll with KD is smart for Vaughn. Easy looks for a reliable scorer. – 8:16 PM
T.J. Warren with eight points in five minutes. Starting to look a little better each game. As @MoDakhil_NBA pointed out, using him in the in pick-and-roll with KD is smart for Vaughn. Easy looks for a reliable scorer. – 8:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
T.J. Warren is finding his stroke from three. 4/5 in his last two games.
Cannot state how much of a massive development that is for the Nets. – 8:16 PM
T.J. Warren is finding his stroke from three. 4/5 in his last two games.
Cannot state how much of a massive development that is for the Nets. – 8:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
It is very clearly Giannis Antetokounmpo o’clock. He’s attacking the rim every time he touches the ball. Nets can’t keep him out the paint. – 8:16 PM
It is very clearly Giannis Antetokounmpo o’clock. He’s attacking the rim every time he touches the ball. Nets can’t keep him out the paint. – 8:16 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
TJ Warren looking very good and comfortable for Brooklyn of the bench tonight, already with 8 points and a couple of assists. He’s got a chance to be a huge difference maker if he can stay healthy after a couple years sidelined with injuries. – 8:15 PM
TJ Warren looking very good and comfortable for Brooklyn of the bench tonight, already with 8 points and a couple of assists. He’s got a chance to be a huge difference maker if he can stay healthy after a couple years sidelined with injuries. – 8:15 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Four-point play on Seth Curry is overturned into an offensive foul on Curry. Bucks have used their only challenge but it wipes 4 potential points off the board for Brooklyn. – 8:14 PM
Four-point play on Seth Curry is overturned into an offensive foul on Curry. Bucks have used their only challenge but it wipes 4 potential points off the board for Brooklyn. – 8:14 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Most assists in a first quarter this season for Brooklyn:
15 – Wednesday vs. Golden State
13 – Tonight vs. MIlwaukee
13 – 11/9 vs. New York – 8:12 PM
Most assists in a first quarter this season for Brooklyn:
15 – Wednesday vs. Golden State
13 – Tonight vs. MIlwaukee
13 – 11/9 vs. New York – 8:12 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Mike Budenholzer with an early, non-Giannis involved challenge in Brooklyn. – 8:12 PM
Mike Budenholzer with an early, non-Giannis involved challenge in Brooklyn. – 8:12 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
I did not agree with that foul call on Ben Simmons. Giannis just fell down. Simmons didn’t cause that. – 8:11 PM
I did not agree with that foul call on Ben Simmons. Giannis just fell down. Simmons didn’t cause that. – 8:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Strong start for Brooklyn, which leads 36-29. Nets are shooting 58 percent from the field and a blistering 6-for-7 from 3.
Former Net Brook Lopez has nine for the Bucks, while Kevin Durant has 10 to lead the Nets. – 8:07 PM
Strong start for Brooklyn, which leads 36-29. Nets are shooting 58 percent from the field and a blistering 6-for-7 from 3.
Former Net Brook Lopez has nine for the Bucks, while Kevin Durant has 10 to lead the Nets. – 8:07 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Jrue Holiday was sitting on a camera man when that jump shot went down. Someone gotta tell this man that his signature shot didn’t need to be as difficult as humanly possible. Makes it with regularity. – 8:07 PM
Jrue Holiday was sitting on a camera man when that jump shot went down. Someone gotta tell this man that his signature shot didn’t need to be as difficult as humanly possible. Makes it with regularity. – 8:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Bucks 36-29. BK opened up 6-for-7 from 3. Bucks started 2-for-8. That’s been the difference. KD with 10, Royce with eight. Giannis, Brook and Jrue all scoring for the Bucks. Nice putback dunk by Ben at the end of the first. – 8:07 PM
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Bucks 36-29. BK opened up 6-for-7 from 3. Bucks started 2-for-8. That’s been the difference. KD with 10, Royce with eight. Giannis, Brook and Jrue all scoring for the Bucks. Nice putback dunk by Ben at the end of the first. – 8:07 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Nets lead 36-29 after one.
Brook Lopez & Jrue Holiday (9), Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) lead the scoring for the #Bucks
Kevin Durant has 10. – 8:07 PM
#Nets lead 36-29 after one.
Brook Lopez & Jrue Holiday (9), Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) lead the scoring for the #Bucks
Kevin Durant has 10. – 8:07 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets are 6/6 from three. Bucks are 2/8.
That was the difference in the 1st.
Nets lead 36-29. – 8:06 PM
Nets are 6/6 from three. Bucks are 2/8.
That was the difference in the 1st.
Nets lead 36-29. – 8:06 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets are 6/6 from three. Bucks are 2/8.
That was the different in the 1st.
Nets lead 36-29. – 8:06 PM
Nets are 6/6 from three. Bucks are 2/8.
That was the different in the 1st.
Nets lead 36-29. – 8:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Bucks subbed Giannis Antetokounmpo out at the 4:34 mark—which feels like forever ago — and brought him back in the game with just over a minute left.
This is notable because the Nets almost always rest KD to start the second quarter. Something to watch. – 8:05 PM
The Bucks subbed Giannis Antetokounmpo out at the 4:34 mark—which feels like forever ago — and brought him back in the game with just over a minute left.
This is notable because the Nets almost always rest KD to start the second quarter. Something to watch. – 8:05 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks fell down 10 but now trail 31-27. Jrue Holiday missed his first five shots but now has 7 points. – 8:04 PM
#Bucks fell down 10 but now trail 31-27. Jrue Holiday missed his first five shots but now has 7 points. – 8:04 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Edmond Sumner turning in some really nice minutes in this 1st quarter. – 8:03 PM
Edmond Sumner turning in some really nice minutes in this 1st quarter. – 8:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
KD rolling with the second string tonight of Warren, Yuta, Seth and Sumner. – 8:00 PM
KD rolling with the second string tonight of Warren, Yuta, Seth and Sumner. – 8:00 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
MarJon Beauchamp checks in for the #Bucks. He will defend Seth Curry. – 7:59 PM
MarJon Beauchamp checks in for the #Bucks. He will defend Seth Curry. – 7:59 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout, Bucks: Kevin Durant dribbles into a pull-up 3 that gives the Nets a 23-15 lead at the 3:57 mark in Q1. Durant is 2/2 from three. Royce O’Neale and Giannis lead all scorers with 8 apiece. Only Giannis, Lopez and Allen have scored for Bucks. All Net starters have scored. – 7:57 PM
Timeout, Bucks: Kevin Durant dribbles into a pull-up 3 that gives the Nets a 23-15 lead at the 3:57 mark in Q1. Durant is 2/2 from three. Royce O’Neale and Giannis lead all scorers with 8 apiece. Only Giannis, Lopez and Allen have scored for Bucks. All Net starters have scored. – 7:57 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Unlike back in October, the #Nets have made their threes in the early going vs. the #Bucks: 5-for-5 so far.
They lead 23-15 with about four minutes left in the first quarter. – 7:56 PM
Unlike back in October, the #Nets have made their threes in the early going vs. the #Bucks: 5-for-5 so far.
They lead 23-15 with about four minutes left in the first quarter. – 7:56 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
KD hit two threes after an 0/3 start. Nets are 5/5 from deep and doing a nice job defensively.
They lead Milwaukee 23-15. Timeout Bucks. – 7:56 PM
KD hit two threes after an 0/3 start. Nets are 5/5 from deep and doing a nice job defensively.
They lead Milwaukee 23-15. Timeout Bucks. – 7:56 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
KD hits a 3 to extend the Nets lead to 23-15. He’s hit his first two treys tonight. Timeout Bud. – 7:56 PM
KD hits a 3 to extend the Nets lead to 23-15. He’s hit his first two treys tonight. Timeout Bud. – 7:56 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
KD hit two threes after an 0-3 start. Nets are 5/5 from deep and doing a nice job defensively.
They lead Milwaukee 23-15. Timeout Bucks. – 7:56 PM
KD hit two threes after an 0-3 start. Nets are 5/5 from deep and doing a nice job defensively.
They lead Milwaukee 23-15. Timeout Bucks. – 7:56 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving with a crossover on Grayson Allen (Duke on Duke crime) and finds Claxton for a dunk on a no-look lob. That was pretty. – 7:53 PM
Kyrie Irving with a crossover on Grayson Allen (Duke on Duke crime) and finds Claxton for a dunk on a no-look lob. That was pretty. – 7:53 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Royce O’Neale has hit 9 of his last 10 threes.
2/2 to start tonight. – 7:52 PM
Royce O’Neale has hit 9 of his last 10 threes.
2/2 to start tonight. – 7:52 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Bucks putting Kyrie in tons of actions with Giannis to try to force switches.
Nets have done a nice job navigating it the last two possessions after some early miscues. – 7:52 PM
Bucks putting Kyrie in tons of actions with Giannis to try to force switches.
Nets have done a nice job navigating it the last two possessions after some early miscues. – 7:52 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Just like on Wednesday night, the threes are falling early for the Nets! – 7:52 PM
Just like on Wednesday night, the threes are falling early for the Nets! – 7:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets trail the Bucks 10-9 early despite no baskets from KD or Kyrie four and a half minutes into the game. Royce O’Neale with five early points on his t-shirt night. Giannis and Brook Lopez have all of the Bucks’ points. – 7:50 PM
Nets trail the Bucks 10-9 early despite no baskets from KD or Kyrie four and a half minutes into the game. Royce O’Neale with five early points on his t-shirt night. Giannis and Brook Lopez have all of the Bucks’ points. – 7:50 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I’m sure plenty of Nets fans here are having Vietnam war flashbacks watching the Bucks before a sellout Barclays Center crowd. – 7:48 PM
I’m sure plenty of Nets fans here are having Vietnam war flashbacks watching the Bucks before a sellout Barclays Center crowd. – 7:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout, Jacque Vaughn. This one comes after Giannis whips a wrap-around dime to Brook Lopez for an uncontested dunk.
Bucks lead, 10-9, at the 7:31 mark of the first quarter. Giannis, as expected, has been a matchup nightmare, but Nets only trail 1 with 0 from KD or Kyrie. – 7:48 PM
Timeout, Jacque Vaughn. This one comes after Giannis whips a wrap-around dime to Brook Lopez for an uncontested dunk.
Bucks lead, 10-9, at the 7:31 mark of the first quarter. Giannis, as expected, has been a matchup nightmare, but Nets only trail 1 with 0 from KD or Kyrie. – 7:48 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo & Brook Lopez have all 10 of the #Bucks lead and they lead by one over the #Nets in the early going. – 7:48 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo & Brook Lopez have all 10 of the #Bucks lead and they lead by one over the #Nets in the early going. – 7:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons picks Giannis up at halfcourt but Giannis works his way to the rim for a dunk. – 7:45 PM
Ben Simmons picks Giannis up at halfcourt but Giannis works his way to the rim for a dunk. – 7:45 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Here’s your random fun fact of the night. The last three Nets to don No. 11 are all in the building tonight. In order, Jacque Vaughn, Brook Lopez and Kyrie Irving. The more you know… – 7:43 PM
Here’s your random fun fact of the night. The last three Nets to don No. 11 are all in the building tonight. In order, Jacque Vaughn, Brook Lopez and Kyrie Irving. The more you know… – 7:43 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Here was Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer’s full update on Khris Middleton: pic.twitter.com/hg7TpPmOxF – 7:42 PM
Here was Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer’s full update on Khris Middleton: pic.twitter.com/hg7TpPmOxF – 7:42 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
And here.. we.. go.
Giannis Antetokounmpo forces a turnover on Kevin Durant, takes the ball the full length of the court and gets the and one dunk on Kyrie Irving. – 7:42 PM
And here.. we.. go.
Giannis Antetokounmpo forces a turnover on Kevin Durant, takes the ball the full length of the court and gets the and one dunk on Kyrie Irving. – 7:42 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jevon Carter/Kyrie Irving
Jrue Holiday/Kevin Durant on both ends of the court to open things up #Bucks #Nets – 7:42 PM
Jevon Carter/Kyrie Irving
Jrue Holiday/Kevin Durant on both ends of the court to open things up #Bucks #Nets – 7:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Very excited to see the Nets and Bucks tip off tonight here in Brooklyn. The Nets have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams over the past few weeks, but this is their first real test in awhile. Will be a good barometer for both sides especially after a rough Bucks stretch of late. – 7:41 PM
Very excited to see the Nets and Bucks tip off tonight here in Brooklyn. The Nets have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams over the past few weeks, but this is their first real test in awhile. Will be a good barometer for both sides especially after a rough Bucks stretch of late. – 7:41 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jevon Carter starting for the Bucks. Has been great for them this year. Is getting paid $4 million by the Nets to play for the Bucks this year. – 7:41 PM
Jevon Carter starting for the Bucks. Has been great for them this year. Is getting paid $4 million by the Nets to play for the Bucks this year. – 7:41 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Pregame notes #Nets #Bucks
– What changes for JV with Joe Harris (knee) out tonight
– Mike Budenholzer: ‘We have a ton of respect for Ben Simmons’
– Bud: Injured Khris Middleton ‘making progress probably not at the rate we hoped.’ nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 7:40 PM
Pregame notes #Nets #Bucks
– What changes for JV with Joe Harris (knee) out tonight
– Mike Budenholzer: ‘We have a ton of respect for Ben Simmons’
– Bud: Injured Khris Middleton ‘making progress probably not at the rate we hoped.’ nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 7:40 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Smattering of cheers for Giannis during pregame introductions. – 7:36 PM
Smattering of cheers for Giannis during pregame introductions. – 7:36 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Follow my man @Eric Nehm for your Bucks thoughts tonight. He, an intellectual, went to @hungryghostbk today. cc: @John Hollinger @Mike Vorkunov – 7:32 PM
Follow my man @Eric Nehm for your Bucks thoughts tonight. He, an intellectual, went to @hungryghostbk today. cc: @John Hollinger @Mike Vorkunov – 7:32 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Happy Festivus. Nets-Bucks tips shortly. This should be a good one. Nets going for eight in a row. This would be a statement win. Giannis vs. KD. Giddy up. – 7:26 PM
Greetings from Barclays. Happy Festivus. Nets-Bucks tips shortly. This should be a good one. Nets going for eight in a row. This would be a statement win. Giannis vs. KD. Giddy up. – 7:26 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
The only player currently averaging 30+ PPG on 55+ FG% this season.
VOTE: https://t.co/a5e0asv7xQ pic.twitter.com/bdXR0cf0ei – 7:18 PM
The only player currently averaging 30+ PPG on 55+ FG% this season.
VOTE: https://t.co/a5e0asv7xQ pic.twitter.com/bdXR0cf0ei – 7:18 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Wine and Gold Talk Podcast with @H_Grove: Who is #Cavs most important player? What was the significance of the Bucks win? What flaws have been shown in the first half of the season?
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/w… – 7:10 PM
Wine and Gold Talk Podcast with @H_Grove: Who is #Cavs most important player? What was the significance of the Bucks win? What flaws have been shown in the first half of the season?
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/12/w… – 7:10 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
MarJon has reached double figures in scoring in 3 of his last 4 games.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/KWN0MVEPBs – 6:55 PM
MarJon has reached double figures in scoring in 3 of his last 4 games.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/KWN0MVEPBs – 6:55 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
For the 5th time in his career, Giannis scored 40+ points in back-to-back games on Wednesday.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/uvMya1lV04 – 6:38 PM
For the 5th time in his career, Giannis scored 40+ points in back-to-back games on Wednesday.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/uvMya1lV04 – 6:38 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
– Colossal 14-game slate
– Bucks re-visit an old friend
– Shai’s ascension into stratosphere
– Breaking injury/lineup news from all 28 teams
– Minutes implications
– Picks/Q&A
Big night, join us!
📺 https://t.co/fwxcsUIBA9 pic.twitter.com/DMJFSBCJSR – 6:35 PM
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
– Colossal 14-game slate
– Bucks re-visit an old friend
– Shai’s ascension into stratosphere
– Breaking injury/lineup news from all 28 teams
– Minutes implications
– Picks/Q&A
Big night, join us!
📺 https://t.co/fwxcsUIBA9 pic.twitter.com/DMJFSBCJSR – 6:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mike Budenholzer speaking about this iteration of the Nets:
“They’re such a good team, they have so much talent. There’s a lot of respect for their whole group.” – 6:31 PM
Mike Budenholzer speaking about this iteration of the Nets:
“They’re such a good team, they have so much talent. There’s a lot of respect for their whole group.” – 6:31 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mike Budenholzer on whether he feels his players got up more for tonight’s game vs. Brooklyn:
“We try to have the same approach every night, but players are players, and they love the challenge of going up against the best guys in the league and the best teams in the league.” – 6:30 PM
Mike Budenholzer on whether he feels his players got up more for tonight’s game vs. Brooklyn:
“We try to have the same approach every night, but players are players, and they love the challenge of going up against the best guys in the league and the best teams in the league.” – 6:30 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The Bucks took control in the last 15 minutes of the game & never looked back in their 110-99 win over the Nets on October 26th.
@betwayusa Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/srZNCebbMv – 6:21 PM
The Bucks took control in the last 15 minutes of the game & never looked back in their 110-99 win over the Nets on October 26th.
@betwayusa Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/srZNCebbMv – 6:21 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Mike Budenholzer says Khris Middleton isn’t making injury progress at the rate the Bucks had hoped. – 6:09 PM
Mike Budenholzer says Khris Middleton isn’t making injury progress at the rate the Bucks had hoped. – 6:09 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch acknowledged the Wolves upcoming schedule during his pregame media tonight — at Boston, at Miami, at New Orleans, at Milwaukee.
Finch said these road matchups against top teams are exactly what they need to know where they’re at in the greater landscape of the league – 6:09 PM
Chris Finch acknowledged the Wolves upcoming schedule during his pregame media tonight — at Boston, at Miami, at New Orleans, at Milwaukee.
Finch said these road matchups against top teams are exactly what they need to know where they’re at in the greater landscape of the league – 6:09 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Giannis Antetokounmpo will play, Khris Middleton will not #Bucks – 6:08 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo will play, Khris Middleton will not #Bucks – 6:08 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jacque Vaughn said Joe Harris reported some soreness in his left knee today and that “we (the Nets) believe him.” – 5:57 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Joe Harris reported some soreness in his left knee today and that “we (the Nets) believe him.” – 5:57 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons will start on Giannis tonight:
“But one guy doesn’t stop him. It’s that simple. He’s too strong, too fast. too physical.”
Said Nets need to be very smart about their help positioning on the back line. – 5:53 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons will start on Giannis tonight:
“But one guy doesn’t stop him. It’s that simple. He’s too strong, too fast. too physical.”
Said Nets need to be very smart about their help positioning on the back line. – 5:53 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on Giannis:
“One guy doesn’t stop him. It’s that simple. He’s too strong, too fast. too physical.”
Said Nets need to be very smart about their help positioning on the back line. – 5:50 PM
Jacque Vaughn on Giannis:
“One guy doesn’t stop him. It’s that simple. He’s too strong, too fast. too physical.”
Said Nets need to be very smart about their help positioning on the back line. – 5:50 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons will start on Giannis tonight. Not much of a surprise there. – 5:49 PM
Ben Simmons will start on Giannis tonight. Not much of a surprise there. – 5:49 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Joe Harris came in and said he was feeling sore. Hence why he’s out. – 5:48 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Joe Harris came in and said he was feeling sore. Hence why he’s out. – 5:48 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Nets will have Yuta Watanabe but NOT Joe Harris tonight vs. the #Bucks – 5:48 PM
The #Nets will have Yuta Watanabe but NOT Joe Harris tonight vs. the #Bucks – 5:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said Joe Harris came in and reported soreness in his knee earlier today.
Kyrie and Yuta Watanabe are full go tonight. – 5:48 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Joe Harris came in and reported soreness in his knee earlier today.
Kyrie and Yuta Watanabe are full go tonight. – 5:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets came this close to having a clean injury report for a game. pic.twitter.com/SoCRV2QHF0 – 5:39 PM
The Nets came this close to having a clean injury report for a game. pic.twitter.com/SoCRV2QHF0 – 5:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Former Net DeMarre Carroll is back at Barclays Center and on the floor for pregame warmups. He’s now a coach for the Bucks. pic.twitter.com/giDGve2zGC – 5:38 PM
Former Net DeMarre Carroll is back at Barclays Center and on the floor for pregame warmups. He’s now a coach for the Bucks. pic.twitter.com/giDGve2zGC – 5:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets rule Joe Harris out tonight with left knee soreness. Curious to see who gets his minutes. – 5:35 PM
Nets rule Joe Harris out tonight with left knee soreness. Curious to see who gets his minutes. – 5:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets say Joe Harris (left knee soreness) is OUT tonight vs. Milwaukee. – 5:35 PM
Nets say Joe Harris (left knee soreness) is OUT tonight vs. Milwaukee. – 5:35 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nets say Joe Harris is out tonight because of left knee soreness. – 5:34 PM
Nets say Joe Harris is out tonight because of left knee soreness. – 5:34 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joe Harris is out against the Bucks with left knee soreness #Nets – 5:34 PM
Joe Harris is out against the Bucks with left knee soreness #Nets – 5:34 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD comes into this game against the Bucks tonight shooting 59.7 % from the field in the month of December.
He is on an incredibly efficient run right now. – 5:31 PM
KD comes into this game against the Bucks tonight shooting 59.7 % from the field in the month of December.
He is on an incredibly efficient run right now. – 5:31 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The NBA’s trade season unofficially opened last week. Unlike when the Ben Simmons situation still hovered, the Sixers are not expected to be at this season’s epicenter. But here’s where they stand less than two months before the deadline: inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… – 5:01 PM
The NBA’s trade season unofficially opened last week. Unlike when the Ben Simmons situation still hovered, the Sixers are not expected to be at this season’s epicenter. But here’s where they stand less than two months before the deadline: inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… – 5:01 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
“We’re an efficient team. Mid-20s, 30s in assists, that’s just our game now. I expect us to do that.”
Kevin Durant said that about the Nets earlier this month & it’s still accurate. Notes on BKN success & the NYC artist who designed Durant’s latest shoe: https://t.co/Pa43mDk2eS pic.twitter.com/XymaXqtUQ8 – 4:47 PM
“We’re an efficient team. Mid-20s, 30s in assists, that’s just our game now. I expect us to do that.”
Kevin Durant said that about the Nets earlier this month & it’s still accurate. Notes on BKN success & the NYC artist who designed Durant’s latest shoe: https://t.co/Pa43mDk2eS pic.twitter.com/XymaXqtUQ8 – 4:47 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets say Yuta Watanabe is available tonight.
Joe Harris (Left knee soreness) is Questionable. – 4:45 PM
Nets say Yuta Watanabe is available tonight.
Joe Harris (Left knee soreness) is Questionable. – 4:45 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets say Yuta Watanabe is available tonight and Joe Harris is now questionable with left knee soreness. – 4:43 PM
Nets say Yuta Watanabe is available tonight and Joe Harris is now questionable with left knee soreness. – 4:43 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Looking for a different outcome in LA tonight.
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/UWWEoI8SoA – 3:27 PM
Looking for a different outcome in LA tonight.
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/UWWEoI8SoA – 3:27 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Who will be the MVP of Christmas Day? 🤔 🎄
@Chiney Ogwumike: Giannis
@Adrian Wojnarowski: Jokić
@Ramona Shelburne: Ja
@Kendrick Perkins: Embiid
@ZachLowe_NBA: LeBron pic.twitter.com/xCastn2W42 – 3:20 PM
Who will be the MVP of Christmas Day? 🤔 🎄
@Chiney Ogwumike: Giannis
@Adrian Wojnarowski: Jokić
@Ramona Shelburne: Ja
@Kendrick Perkins: Embiid
@ZachLowe_NBA: LeBron pic.twitter.com/xCastn2W42 – 3:20 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Will the Bucks have more or less than 6.5 steals tonight?
📊 @betwayusa pic.twitter.com/pNwMQspb06 – 3:01 PM
Will the Bucks have more or less than 6.5 steals tonight?
📊 @betwayusa pic.twitter.com/pNwMQspb06 – 3:01 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Taking you inside the Netaverse
🎥 @CanonUSAimaging pic.twitter.com/c18wBF0P3w – 3:00 PM
Taking you inside the Netaverse
🎥 @CanonUSAimaging pic.twitter.com/c18wBF0P3w – 3:00 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Along with @olskool888, former #Badgers star @Michael Finley was nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Finley and the #Bucks Jevon Carter (@Jevon Carter) grew up in Maywood, Ill. and share an alma mater @ProvisoE_Hoops (1/2) – 2:48 PM
Along with @olskool888, former #Badgers star @Michael Finley was nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Finley and the #Bucks Jevon Carter (@Jevon Carter) grew up in Maywood, Ill. and share an alma mater @ProvisoE_Hoops (1/2) – 2:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant this season:
30.1 PPG
6.6 RPG
5.3 APG
1.6 BPG
56.4 FG%
The first player ever to average those number on 50 FG% in a season. pic.twitter.com/CDCumhoo7Y – 2:16 PM
Kevin Durant this season:
30.1 PPG
6.6 RPG
5.3 APG
1.6 BPG
56.4 FG%
The first player ever to average those number on 50 FG% in a season. pic.twitter.com/CDCumhoo7Y – 2:16 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Milwaukee #Bucks star Jrue Holiday and his wife Lauren give every NBA player an early Christmas gift. Read about it in @andscape: bit.ly/3WI8IE2 #nba #NBAChristmas – 2:05 PM
Milwaukee #Bucks star Jrue Holiday and his wife Lauren give every NBA player an early Christmas gift. Read about it in @andscape: bit.ly/3WI8IE2 #nba #NBAChristmas – 2:05 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Mason with the 👉poke👈
#LetsFly | @ArrowExt pic.twitter.com/IWhYVHDoKB – 2:00 PM
Mason with the 👉poke👈
#LetsFly | @ArrowExt pic.twitter.com/IWhYVHDoKB – 2:00 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The top 5 teams in net rating over the last month are an interesting mix of teams:
1. Grizzlies
2. Knicks
3. Nets
4. Cavaliers
5. 76ers
The bottom 5 is more predictable:
26. Pacers
27. Wizards
28. Pistons
29. Spurs
30. Hornets – 1:49 PM
The top 5 teams in net rating over the last month are an interesting mix of teams:
1. Grizzlies
2. Knicks
3. Nets
4. Cavaliers
5. 76ers
The bottom 5 is more predictable:
26. Pacers
27. Wizards
28. Pistons
29. Spurs
30. Hornets – 1:49 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The top-5 teams in net rating over the last month are an interesting mix of teams:
1. Grizzlies
2. Knicks
3. Nets
4. Cavaliers
5. 76ers
The bottom 5 is more predictable:
26. Pacers
27. Wizards
28. Pistons
29. Spurs
30. Hornets – 1:48 PM
The top-5 teams in net rating over the last month are an interesting mix of teams:
1. Grizzlies
2. Knicks
3. Nets
4. Cavaliers
5. 76ers
The bottom 5 is more predictable:
26. Pacers
27. Wizards
28. Pistons
29. Spurs
30. Hornets – 1:48 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
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