CHICAGO -- The Milwaukee Bucks registered their fourth consecutive home game on Monday night by rallying from a 17-point deficit to stun the Brooklyn Nets, 103-97, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
The Bucks trailed 41-24 early in the second quarter before cutting the deficit to 52-47 at halftime. Milwaukee then went on a 32-16 third quarter romp to take control and keep its sixth place spot in the Eastern Conference with a 29-23 record.
"The way we started the third quarter, we really took control of the game and being able to finish the way we did, it's a real good home win," Bucks head coach Jason Kidd told ESPN.
Jared Dudley scored 19 points and Khris Middleton added 18 to lead the young Bucks. Ginannis Antetokounmpo contributed an all-around effort of 12 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
Jarrett Jack topped the Nets with 26 points on 10-for-15 shooting. Joe Johnson had 19 points and six assists while Bojan Bogdanovic chipped in 12. Mason Plumlee added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Nets, who fell to 21-30 and out of the playoffs picture despite shooting 50 percent from the field.
Photo: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jared Dudley combined for 30 points as the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets, 103-97.
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