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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116–99 on November 29 at Fiserv Forum, controlling the matchup through superior efficiency and ball movement. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 29 points, while Anthony Green added 15 in a balanced offensive attack. Milwaukee shot 52.4 percent from the field and connected on 16 three-pointers, generating 31 assists against just 12 turnovers to establish a 126.8 offensive rating. The Bucks' defense was equally dominant, holding Brooklyn to 46.8 percent shooting and forcing 18 turnovers while posting a 102.6 defensive rating. Brooklyn's Donovan Wolf paced the Nets with 22 points, and J. Wilson contributed 13, but the visitors struggled to find rhythm outside the second quarter, scoring just 17 points in the fourth period as Milwaukee pulled away. The Nets were outrebounded 43–31 and matched Milwaukee's three-point output (16 made) without the overall efficiency needed to stay competitive. The final margin fell well below the Vegas total of 218.5, reflecting the Bucks' defensive intensity. Milwaukee's dominant performance positions them as Eastern Conference contenders while Brooklyn faces mounting pressure to stabilize their season.
