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The Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Brooklyn Nets 125–108 on April 10 at Fiserv Forum, with A. Green leading the charge with 35 points and C. Ryan adding 28 in a decisive home victory. Milwaukee's offensive efficiency proved decisive, shooting 55.6 percent from the field while connecting on 24 three-pointers, well above Brooklyn's 18 from deep on 45.2 percent shooting. The Bucks controlled the glass with 44 rebounds to the Nets' 37 and dished out 36 assists, establishing a 128.8 offensive rating that overwhelmed Brooklyn's 121.3. A strong second quarter gave Milwaukee a 66–54 halftime lead, and the Bucks never relinquished control despite Brooklyn's bench contributions from T. Etienne (23 points) and M. Smith (19 points). The final margin of 17 points fell short of the Vegas over at 218.5, as both teams combined for just 233 points. Milwaukee's defensive discipline—holding the Nets to 30 points in the third quarter—proved the difference in a matchup that saw the home team's perimeter shooting overwhelm Brooklyn's interior defense. The Bucks' command of this contest strengthens their playoff positioning heading into the final stretch.
