The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-110, in a street recreation Thursday evening. The Nets practically blew a 24-point lead, however stayed alive to get the win as Cam Thomas (24) and Cameron Johnson (26) mixed for 50 factors, together with D’Angelo Russell with 11 factors and 12 assists.
The Nets performed the primary quarter with a fluid offense, with wonderful off-ball motion and nice chemistry of their performs. Thomas, who arrived with about 5 minutes left within the quarter, began sizzling with 12 factors, whereas Brooklyn held Milwaukee to 14.3 p.c taking pictures from three within the first 12 minutes of motion.
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The Nets continued their high-octane offense all through the primary half, main by 12 factors at halftime due to Russell’s 11 within the second quarter. He and Thomas mixed for 28 factors on the break to safe a double-digit lead regardless of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 12 factors, six rebounds, 5 assists and two blocks in 18 minutes of motion.
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Issues evened out score-wise within the third quarter, and the Nets’ lead ballooned to as a lot as 24 factors within the fourth. Russell continued to play make, whereas Thomas helped create vital pictures.
Nonetheless, the Bucks launched a late comeback behind 23 factors from Damian Lillard, together with 27 factors, 13 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks from Antetokounmpo. Throughout the ultimate two minutes of the sport, Russell needed to be helped off the ground due to what appeared like a extreme cramp.
It is vital to notice that Russell, regardless of taking pictures 3-of-11 from the sector, has been elite in creating for his teammates. Each Russell and Thomas can create pictures as main scorers, which is why they barely shared the ground tonight. Head coach Jordi Fernandez had them alternating ground time for a lot of the evening, which balanced Brooklyn’s offensive method.
The Nets enhance to 13-21, whereas the Bucks fall to 17-15. Brooklyn will return residence to face the Philadelphia 76ers on January 4.
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