Nets and Bucks Set for Marquee Rematch
The Brooklyn Nets take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night.

The Nets (43-22) have been streaky down the stretch run, and they'll enter Tuesday's rematch having followed up a four-game winning streak with a two-game skid. Brooklyn's most recent stumble came Sunday against the same Bucks team they'll face Tuesday, as they dropped a 117-114 decision Sunday afternoon. Kevin Durant led the Nets with 42 points, adding 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal. Kyrie Irving supplied 20 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals. Landry Shamet registered 17 points, three boards and two assists. Blake Griffin turned in 11 points, seven rebounds and one assist. Deandre Jordan generated a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included one steal and one block.

The Nets will continue without James Harden (hamstring) for Tuesday's game.

The Bucks (40-24) have had some trouble with consistency in their own right this season, but Sunday's win over Brooklyn was their fifth in the last seven games. In that contest, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 49 points, adding eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal. Khris Middleton generated a 26-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included six assists and two steals. Jrue Holiday delivered 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. Bryn Forbes poured in 12 points.

The Bucks will list Bobby Portis (illness) as probable for Tuesday's contest. Jeff Teague (abdomen) will be out.

Tuesday's game marks the third and final meeting between the teams this season. The series is tied 1-1, with the Nets having notched a 125-123 win Jan. 18 and the Bucks having countered with Sunday's victory.
Posted on: 5/3/2021 6:24 PM
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