The Brooklyn Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-100 for their eighth straight win.
The Nets took control with a 19-7 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 23.
Kevin Durant had 24 points (10 in the first quarter) and 6 assists, and Nic Claxton added 19 points (16 in the paint), 8 rebounds and 3 steals on 9 for 10 shooting. Kyrie Irving scored 14 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter.
For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists on 9 for 13 shooting, and Brook Lopez added 23 points on 10 for 16 shooting.
The Nets shot 49.5% from the field and 43.8% from 3 to the Bucks’ 44.0% and 24.3%. They outscored the Bucks 24-12 off turnovers. The Bucks’ starters were outscored 36-23 in 13 minutes together.