Bucks at Nets
THE STORY: The Milwaukee Bucks will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they visit the Garden State on Sunday to take on the New Jersey Nets. The Bucks have won the last eight meetings against the Nets, including four in a row in New Jersey by an average of 23.5 points. The Nets, however, could be inspired by the return of Brook Lopez, who is expected to make his season debut after breaking his right foot in the preseason.
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ABOUT THE BUCKS (12-18): Milwaukee, which is 3-7 in its last 10 games, is coming off a 94-85 road loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday. Carlos Delfino led the Bucks with 16 points while Ersan Ilyasova added 14 points and collected 10 rebounds. Leading scorer Brandon Jennings struggled and had just 14 points. Rookie Tobias Harris came off the bench for eight points and three rebounds in 16 minutes. He left the game in the fourth quarter with a right shoulder injury. The Bucks are just 5-11 on the road this season.
ABOUT THE NETS (9-23): New Jersey snapped a season-high eight-game losing streak by defeating the Chicago Bulls 97-85 on Saturday. “I’m just glad the streak is over,” said point guard Deron Williams, who led the Nets with 29 points. Kris Humphries added 24 points and 18 rebounds while rookie MarShon Brooks collected 19 points. “This was definitely the best defensive game of the season for us. We got going early, built a lead and didn’t let it evaporate,” Williams said. New Jersey is 2-8 in its last 10 games and 3-11 at home this season.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. This is the first of three meetings this season between the two clubs.
2. The Nets have lost five straight at home.
3. Lopez led the Nets in scoring last season with 20.4 points per game.