Cam Johnson scored 29 points and Noah Clowney added 20 as the Brooklyn Nets overcame a late deficit to secure a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
Nic Claxton contributed 13 points for the Nets, who had struggled recently with eight losses in their last ten games. Brooklyn found success from beyond the arc, making 16 of 38 3-point attempts against a Bucks team missing stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard for the third consecutive game.
Despite the absence of their top two scorers, the Bucks saw strong performances from Khris Middleton, who scored 21 points, Brook Lopez with 20 points, Bobby Portis contributing 18, and Gary Trent Jr. adding 14. Milwaukee shot 50.7% from the field and 39.5% from 3-point range.
Key Takeaways:
The Nets ended a three-game losing streak in Milwaukee, marking their first victory at the arena since February 26, 2022. They will meet the Bucks again on January 2, aiming for their first season series win over Milwaukee in four years.Lopez has been consistent, scoring in double figures in each of his last five games, totaling 41 points over the last two outings.
Key Moment:
After trailing throughout the second half, the Nets launched a crucial 7-0 run late in the fourth quarter to take a 99-97 lead. Following a tying basket from Middleton, Clowney hit a pivotal 3-pointer, and Claxton added a free throw to extend the lead to four points with 1:57 remaining. Although Middleton responded with a 3-pointer, Johnson answered with a four-point play, putting the Nets ahead 109-102 with just 47 seconds left.
Up Next:
The Bucks will travel to Chicago to face the Bulls on Saturday night, while the Nets will return to Brooklyn to host the San Antonio Spurs before hitting the road to finish out 2024.
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