The Brooklyn Nets secured a hard-fought victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 111-105 despite the absence of stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The Nets showcased a strong fourth-quarter performance, scoring 35 points to clinch the win and end a two-game losing streak. Second-year forward Noah Clowney played a pivotal role, contributing 20 points, including a crucial jump shot that extended the lead to 102-99. His performance, along with the efforts of Keon Johnson and Cameron Johnson, who each added 20 points, proved decisive in this matchup.
Initially, the game was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads. The first quarter ended with the Nets narrowly ahead, thanks to a late four-point run by Shake Milton. However, the Bucks made a significant push in the second quarter, led by Brook Lopez, who scored 18 points, including three consecutive three-pointers. This surge put the Nets down by 11 points at one stage, prompting a timeout. The Nets fought back in the third quarter but struggled to regain control until the final frame, where they made their decisive move.
With the game on the line, Milton's three-pointer brought the Nets within one point, and Johnson's timely triple later gave them the lead. The absence of Dennis Schroder, traded to the Golden State Warriors, has affected the guard play, but the team rallied together to secure the win. The Nets will look to carry this momentum into their next game against the San Antonio Spurs, led by the rising star Victor Wembanyama.
