Bucks vs. Nets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Milwaukee Bucks (47-28) play against the Brooklyn Nets (36-36) at Barclays Center
Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Thursday March 31, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks 4, Brooklyn Nets 7 (Q1 07:43)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Nets come up empty on their first four possessions before Bruce Brown scores five points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores the Bucks’ first points tonight with 8:37 left in the first quarter.
Rough start for both offenses. – 7:37 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kyrie Irving wearing uniforms paying homage to New Jersey for the first time this season pic.twitter.com/xyTuQaYlM6 – 7:37 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Bruce Brown with five points. Rest of the Nets and Bucks a combined 0 for 9 and scoreless. – 7:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Bucks start 0-for-5. Wasn’t the case for Detroit on Tuesday. – 7:36 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
After nine straight missed shots, the #Nets score the first basket of the game at 9:58. – 7:35 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
what size shoe KD have on tonight? – 7:33 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
DeAndre Jordan is back at backup center after Paul Millsap had that role against the Bucks. – 7:33 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks-Nets. pic.twitter.com/XvJ6NBU3Z1 – 7:32 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/3zVkl7NeJv – 7:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Follow my man @Eric Nehm for your Bucks needs tonight. @Joe Vardon is in the building, too. – 7:30 PM
Sarah Kustok @sarahkustok
We got you for @Brooklyn Nets v @Milwaukee Bucks on @YESNetwork .. join us #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/edZzLzREhH – 7:29 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
My weekly NBA conversations with @CRobinsonNBC is one of my favorite parts of my week. Just 30 minutes of talking hoops with a guy who gets it.
Bucks starting to ‘flip the switch’; will defense doom the Nets? | PBT E… youtu.be/IvUy1cV4_e0 via @YouTube – 7:28 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Bucks about to tip. Last time they played, Kyrie led the Nets to a win over them in Milwaukee. Last contender on the regular season schedule for the Nets. A measuring stick game of sorts. Updates to come. – 7:28 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Since KD jumped to Brooklyn, the Bucks are 8-4 in games he’s played in with Giannis averaging
33.8 points
11.9 rebounds
4.6 assists
.544/.318/.590 (48% in the playoff series) – 7:24 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue Holiday has posted a double-double in back-to-back games.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/N1VzLQ70QW – 7:16 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Willing to do what it takes 😂 pic.twitter.com/j16plSwzis – 7:15 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Tonights Nets starters vs. Milwaukee: Irving, Curry, Durant, Brown and Drummond. – 7:13 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
I have a ton of respect for every in-arena DJ in the NBA – and I recognize I’m sitting in Brooklyn, NY – but if you’re gonna drop “Definition” on me from Black Star on me I just have to love you. – 7:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. Milwaukee: Irving, Curry, Durant, Brown and Drummond.
This is the seventh start for this five-man lineup (4-2 record entering tonight’s game). – 7:05 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Wesley Matthews draws a second consecutive start for the #Bucks vs. the #Nets – 7:04 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Starting 5 in Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/rDMMIR3G84 – 7:04 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
The Nets’ Starters vs. the Bucks:
🧙🏽♂️Kyrie Irving
💦Seth Curry
🔒Bruce Brown
💲Kevin Durant
🦍Andre Drummond – 7:02 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
In Sky Miles we trust 🙏
🎙: https://t.co/qxlReEliC5
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/b9AVMAWk8p – 7:00 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Rollin’ with the same 5⃣ to start pic.twitter.com/D5bZntTI0J – 7:00 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets‘ Bruce Brown improves 3-point shot to avoid further ‘disrespect’ nypost.com/2022/03/31/net… via @nypostsports teammate @rydunleavy – 6:58 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis has scored 30+ points in each of his last seven road games, which is now tied for the second-longest such streak in Bucks history.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/X2x7YwheaX – 6:49 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo played on Tuesday, despite being listed as probable with knee soreness. The plan is for him to do the same tonight.
Before the game, I asked Mike Budenholzer what significance we should place on that knee soreness designation.
His response: pic.twitter.com/xMpMcaM0MC – 6:45 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
In early January, acting head coach Darvin Ham and the Bucks came to Brooklyn & left with a 121-109 win.
🔄 @betwayusa Game Rewind. pic.twitter.com/1l0PKkw6Tv – 6:34 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jevon makes his return to Brooklyn.
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/f3SXt75C6t – 6:23 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Harden told Durant last summer he would sign extension with Nets nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/31/rep… – 6:21 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Thursday night at The Clays 💧 pic.twitter.com/OzME8kXnhQ – 6:18 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Giannis is playing against the Nets tonight, coach Bud says. – 6:08 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Wes & Jrueski in the cut.
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/Nu2L9TTNSG – 6:06 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“He’s a player that’s evolved, he can shoot the ball, space the floor, score off the bounce, score on 1-on-1, score in the post, he’s an intelligent player. He can read and react, get to his spot… really potent late in games as well.”
-Steve Nash with praise for Khris Middleton pic.twitter.com/yea74DAzLK – 6:04 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
This month, your Hornets had 100 DUNKS! You know what that means… @FoodLion will be donating 100,000 total meals in an effort to DUNK HUNGER!
@shmetrolina | #FoodLionFeeds pic.twitter.com/Jfqd1h5bHB – 6:00 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Kevin Durant speaking the truth and advocating for beat writers to get back in locker rooms. pic.twitter.com/Vl3vzJVvZb – 5:57 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says that Blake Griffin’s best position by far is at the five. Points to that as a reason he’s not playing instead of James Johnson. – 5:50 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“They’re the world champs — They’re the team that is well established and played a long time together.”
⁃Steve Nash on the Milwaukee Bucks. – 5:47 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby Pockets.
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/srjwe03xPb – 5:47 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
Looking forward to joining John Pappadopoulos at the top of 5 o’clock hour on ESPN La Crosse (105.5 FM). Will be chatting about the future of UW star guard Johnny Davis, the Bucks and NBA playoffs. – 5:40 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant face off tonight at 7:30.
• Giannis: 29.9 PPG on 55.2% FG
• KD: 29.7 PPG on 52.1% FG
• LeBron: 30.1 PPG on 52.3% FG
The last time two players averaged at least 29 points on 50% shooting: David Robinson & Shaq in 1993-94. – 5:34 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks all-stars Giannis Antetokounmpo & Khris Middleton warm up at Barclays Center.
Antetokounmpo is probable to play tonight vs. the #Nets with right knee soreness. pic.twitter.com/c8Aql7wlsk – 5:26 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Here’s how things net out.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/lG7w3VvLPE – 4:32 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
On my way to Barclays Center about to talk to @ScoopB @JeriTsaiNets @SAINTNET1 about Nets & more. Pull up on us here
spotifygr.link/YoptzGaOQob – 4:02 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
I’ve seen 16 prospects described as top 10 talents in this Draft:
Paolo Banchero
Jabari Smith
Chet Holmgren
Jaden Ivey
AJ Griffin
Shaedon Sharpe
Keegan Murray
Jalen Duren
Ben Mathurin
Johnny Davis
Dyson Daniels
Jeremy Sochan
Ochai Agbaji
Tari Eason
TyTy Washington
Jaden Hardy – 3:37 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Will the Bucks score more or less than 47 points in the paint tonight?
📊 @betwayusa – 3:36 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
After 4 seasons in the making, @Miles Bridges‘ Most Improved album is OUT NOW. 🔥 Swipe for the tracklist. – 3:01 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Stocks & Bucks. – 2:57 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Your Hornets have scored 195 second chance points in March, bringing the season total donation to $19,940! 🍽
@bluecrossnc | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/l6QvRitBjS – 2:10 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid, JJ Redick discuss 76ers fans’ relationship with Ben Simmons: ‘They wanted him to shoot the ball’
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 2:06 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Based on their last 10 games only:
10. Luka Doncic
9. Devin Booker
8. Jayson Tatum
7. Kyrie Irving
6. Joel Embiid
5.
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3.
2.
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Using our Rolling Player Ratings, @fromal09 has the latest NBA Player Power Rankings for @Sportscasting19: https://t.co/w6uj8rvObv pic.twitter.com/sph2UhunNw – 2:04 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Please enjoy some wholesome content 😄 pic.twitter.com/dfUgg5jTBQ – 2:03 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
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🎟https://t.co/NqBNvJrhfy pic.twitter.com/I5G43PIdqg – 2:02 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dirk Nowitzki picks Giannis, Luka for his all-time NBA European Team
A splendid Top 10 selection from the Mavs’ icon
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 1:56 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Bad news: Sixers’ flaws show in losses to Suns, Bucks. Good news: Remaining schedule is pretty easy inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer – 1:51 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Total Minutes played in March:
Alec Burks: 535
Nikola Jokic: 510
Joel Embiid: 495
Karl-Anthony Towns: 463
Minutes per game in March:
Alec Burks: 33.5
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 33.4
Steph Curry: 33.1
Ja Morant: 33.0
Chris Paul: 33.0
Jimmy Butler: 32.5
tommybeer.substack.com/p/thibs-should… – 1:47 PM
