Bucks and Nets Tangle in Big Apple
The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Saturday evening.

The Bucks (37-6) continue to run roughshod through most every opponent put in front of them, and accordingly, they'll come into Saturday's contest having won 10 of their last 11 games. Their most recent success came the expense of the Boston Celtics, which they defeated by a 128-123 margin Thursday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with a 32-point, 17-rebound double-double that also included seven assists and two blocks. Khris Middleton supplied 23 points, six boards, four assists and two steals. Donte DiVincenzo posted 19 points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals. Brook Lopez furnished 16 points, three rebounds, one assist and four blocks. George Hill poured in 13 points.

The Bucks will come into Saturday's game without any injuries of note.

The Nets (18-22) check into Saturday's game in the midst of one of their poorest stretches of play this season, as they've dropped nine of their last 11 games. Their most recent stumble came Thursday night, when they dropped a 117-106 decision to the Philadelphia 76ers. Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets with 26 points, adding eight assists and two rebounds. Jarrett Allen generated a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included one assist. Taurean Prince delivered 15 points, seven boards and three steals. Kyrie Irving totaled 14 points, six boards, four assists, two steals and one block. Caris LeVert and Wilson Chandler posted 12 and 10 points, respectively.

The Nets will be without Joe Harris (back), Garrett Temple (knee) and DeAndre Jordan (finger) for Saturday's game.

Saturday's game marks the first of three meetings between the teams this season. The Bucks won the four-game 2018-19 season series by a 3-1 margin.
Posted on: 1/17/2020 8:40 PM
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