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Nets rout short-handed Bucks, tie franchise mark for margin

By Adry Torres
Published  December 14, 2025 8:16pm CST
Milwaukee Bucks
Associated Press
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BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 14: Jericho Sims #00 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on December 14, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees tha

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The Brief

    • Brooklyn tied its franchise record with a 45-point victory over Milwaukee.
    • The Nets never trailed and shot better than 56% in the first half.
    • The Bucks have lost three of four games since Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury.

NEW YORK - Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Brooklyn Nets matched the franchise record for margin of victory, never trailing in a 127-82 romp over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.

The 45-point victory tied the team record set Jan. 9, 1993, against Washington while the team was playing in New Jersey. The Nets have won four of six after opening 3-13. At home, they have won three of four after starting 0-9.

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Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez missed the game due to an illness. Assistant coach Steve Hetzel directed the team.

Gary Trent Jr. scored 20 points and Kyle Kuzma added 13 for the struggling Bucks They have lost three of four since star Giannis Antetokounmpo strained his right calf in the opening minutes of a win over Detroit on Dec. 3.

Brooklyn led 65-46 at halftime on 56.5% shooting, and had a 24-11 run in the third quarter to make it 94-65.

The Source: The Associated Press

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