Draymond Green's 35 points shone as the Bucks defeated the Nets 125-108.

April 11th - The Bucks defeated the Nets 125-108. Green contributed 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Ryan added 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Nets, Etienne scored 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Smith had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists.

In the first quarter, the Bucks quickly built a double-digit lead thanks to Ryan and Green. Although the Nets scored repeatedly through Etienne, their defense struggled to contain them. At the end of the first quarter, the Bucks led 38-24. In the second quarter, the Nets narrowed the gap briefly with consecutive three-pointers from Smith and Salaf. However, the Bucks controlled the tempo with Prince and Ryan, and Kuzma hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer at halftime. At halftime, the Bucks led 66-54.

After switching sides, the Bucks, led by Green and Prince, extended their lead to over 20 points again. The Nets relied on Smith but couldn't close the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the Bucks still led 99-84 . In the final quarter, the Nets attempted a comeback, but Green hit consecutive crucial three-pointers to stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Bucks defeated the Nets 125-108 .

Nets player statistics

Etienne had 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Smith had 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists; Salaf had 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Traore had 14 points and 4 rebounds; Wilson had 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; Liddell had 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; and Scott had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Bucks player statistics

Green had 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Ryan had 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Prince had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists; Turner had 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Dieng had 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 12 assists; Sims had 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists; Kuzma had 8 points, 1 rebound, and 5 assists; Jackson had 2 rebounds and 1 assist.

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