Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks
PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets battle at Barclays Center on Sunday night , with Milwaukee looking to capitalize on momentum after a dominant performance. The Bucks snapped a two-game skid with a dominant 116-101 win over the Celtics on Thursday , showcasing the kind of offensive firepower that makes them dangerous despite ongoing roster limitations. Milwaukee shot 58 percent from the field and proved their defensive mettle by restricting Boston to just 34 points in the second half after trailing by as many as 14 points early. The Bucks are attempting to stop a six-game road losing streak , making this trip to Brooklyn a crucial test of their ability to string consecutive victories together.
Brooklyn enters this matchup desperately seeking consistency after another disappointing outing in Dallas. The Nets were building momentum with three wins from four games before running into the Mavericks who beat them 119-111 on Friday night. Despite Michael Porter Jr. scoring at least 30 points for the fourth straight game, Brooklyn faltered in the fourth quarter and were outscored 29-19 in the final 12 minutes. The Nets have struggled at home with ten losses in their last 12 games at Barclays Center , a troubling trend that could prove costly against a visiting team riding high from a convincing road performance.