Nets Edge Bucks Despite Milwaukee's Fourth-Quarter Surge
Brooklyn withstands a 20-0 run in the final minutes to secure a 113-110 victory, taking the season series 3-1 against Milwaukee.
- The Brooklyn Nets built a 24-point lead but narrowly held off the Milwaukee Bucks' late 20-0 run to win 113-110 on Thursday night.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a potential go-ahead layup in the final seconds, while Damian Lillard's last-second three-point attempts failed to tie the game.
- Brooklyn's Cam Johnson scored 26 points, and Cam Thomas added 24 off the bench, leading the Nets' offense in a critical win.
- Ziaire Williams, returning from injury, secured a key defensive rebound and sank two free throws in the closing seconds to seal the victory.
- The Bucks, now 3-4 since winning the NBA Cup, continue to struggle with inconsistent performances despite their star trio of Antetokounmpo, Lillard, and Khris Middleton being active.