Nets rout Bucks 127-82 to match franchise record for margin of victory

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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. gets Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) up in the air while he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins and Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (14) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) — Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. gets Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) up in the air while he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

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7:37 PM on Sunday, December 14, 2025

By ADRY TORRES

NEW YORK (AP) — Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Brooklyn Nets matched the franchise record for margin of victory, never trailing in a 127-82 romp over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.

The 45-point victory tied the team record set Jan. 9, 1993, against Washington while the team was playing in New Jersey. The Nets have won four of six after opening 3-13. At home, they have won three of four after starting 0-9.

Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez missed the game due to an illness. Assistant coach Steve Hetzel directed the team.

Gary Trent Jr. scored 20 points and Kyle Kuzma added 13 for the struggling Bucks They have lost three of four since star Giannis Antetokounmpo strained his right calf in the opening minutes of a win over Detroit on Dec. 3.

Brooklyn led 65-46 at halftime on 56.5% shooting, and had a 24-11 run in the third quarter to make it 94-65.

Up next

Bucks: Host Toronto on Thursday night.

Nets: Host Miami on Thursday night.

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