The Milwaukee Bucks (11-15) limp into Brooklyn on a brutal six-game road losing streak, facing a Nets squad (6-18) that’s shown signs of life with three wins in their last five despite their own injury-riddled roster. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee leans heavily on makeshift lineups featuring Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma, while the Nets counter with Michael Porter Jr.’s scoring punch at home. This could devolve into a sloppy, low-scoring grind with both teams grappling for identity in the East’s basement. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. ET from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The 17,732-seat arena, opened in 2012, has been a slight oasis for Brooklyn this season (4-9 home), where they’ve covered in 5 of 8 as underdogs.
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Team Records and Standings
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Eastern Conference Rank | ATS Record |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 11-15 | 7-5 Home / 4-10 Away | 10th | 10-16 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 6-18 | 4-9 Home / 2-9 Away | 13th | 9-15 |
The Bucks hover around .500 but have sputtered without their superstar, dropping seven of their last 10 overall. Brooklyn remains lottery-bound, buoyed by recent home cooking but crushed by absences in the backcourt.
Recent Team Forms
Milwaukee’s offense hums at 115.1 PPG on 49.8% FG and 41% 3PT efficiency, but defensive lapses (118.4 allowed) and road woes define them. The Nets scrape by at 109.5 PPG on 44.5% shooting, excelling at the line (77.8% FT) and offensive rebounding (12.1 per game) but folding in crunch time.
Milwaukee Bucks Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats (Bucks) |
| Dec. 11 | vs. BOS | W 116-101 | 48.2% FG, 38.5% 3PT, 10 TOs |
| Dec. 6 | @ DET | L 112-124 | 44.0% FG, 42.1% 3PT, 12 TOs |
| Dec. 5 | vs. PHI | L 101-116 | 46.1% FG, 34.4% 3PT, 18 TOs |
| Dec. 3 | vs. DET | W 113-109 | 48.8% FG, 29.5% 3PT, 16 TOs |
| Dec. 1 | @ WAS | L 108-115 | 45.3% FG, 36.7% 3PT, 14 TOs |
Form Summary: 2-3. Averaging 110.0 PPG while yielding 113.0 PPG. Turnovers (14.0 per game) and poor road D (52.1% opponent FG away) haunt them; the BOS win snapped a skid but masked rebounding deficits (42.6 RPG).
Brooklyn Nets Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats (Nets) |
| Dec. 12 | @ DAL | L 111-119 | 45.3% FG, 43.6% 3PT, 17 TOs |
| Dec. 6 | vs. NOP | W 119-101 | 52.8% FG, 40.0% 3PT, 20 TOs |
| Dec. 4 | vs. UTA | L 110-123 | 42.7% FG, 26.2% 3PT, 18 TOs |
| Dec. 3 | @ CHI | W 113-103 | 48.7% FG, 41.3% 3PT, 21 TOs |
| Dec. 1 | vs. CHA | W 116-103 | 50.2% FG, 38.9% 3PT, 15 TOs |
Form Summary: 3-2. Averaging 113.8 PPG but allowing 109.0 PPG. Strong home D (102.4 allowed in wins) and free-throw volume (25.4 attempts/game) fuel upticks, though turnovers (18.2 per game) persist.
Injury Report
Absences gut both backcourts and wings, forcing unproven talents into spotlight roles. Milwaukee’s frontcourt thins without Giannis, while Brooklyn’s scoring dries up sans Thomas.
Milwaukee Bucks Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Out | Left Calf Strain (2-4 weeks) |
| Taurean Prince | Out | Neck Strain |
| AJ Green | Out | Left Shoulder Soreness |
Brooklyn Nets Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Cam Thomas | Out | Left Hamstring Strain |
| Haywood Highsmith | Out | Right Knee Soreness |
| Ben Saraf | Out | Illness |
Giannis’ absence (30.4 PPG, 11.5 RPG pre-injury) craters Milwaukee’s paint scoring; Thomas out (18.7 PPG) elevates Porter Jr.’s usage to 28+ shots in recent outings.
Key Player Matchups
With stars sidelined, this boils down to perimeter creation and forward battles. Bucks’ efficiency meets Nets’ grit on the glass.
Kevin Porter Jr. (MIL, 21.3 PPG, 6.9 APG) vs. Egor Demin (BKN, Rookie PG): Porter’s aggression (7 starts, 21+ in 5/7) tests Demin’s inexperience; Demin (9.2 PPG) struggles with pressure (3.1 TOs/game). Edge: Porter—expect 22+ points, 7 assists in high-usage role.
Michael Porter Jr. (BKN, 26.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG) vs. Kyle Kuzma (MIL, 13.5 PPG): Porter’s volume (35+ in 3/5 wins) exploits Kuzma’s D (1.2 SPG but slow foot speed); Kuzma rebounds well (4.5 RPG) but scores inefficiently. Edge: Porter—prop over 25.5 points.
Ryan Rollins (MIL, 17.2 PPG, 1.7 SPG) vs. Dennis Schröder (BKN, 14.1 PPG, 5.2 APG): Rollins’ steals (league-6th) disrupt Schröder’s drives; Schröder creates without Thomas but turns it over (2.8 TOs). Edge: Rollins—over 1.5 steals.
Myles Turner (MIL, 12.3 PPG, 5.6 RPG) vs. Nic Claxton (BKN, 12.8 PPG, 8.4 RPG): Turner’s spacing (2.1 threes/game) pulls Claxton out; Claxton dominates boards (11 REB in last home win). Edge: Claxton—double-double probable.
Bonus Watch: Gary Trent Jr. (MIL wing) hunts threes vs. Brooklyn’s perimeter (37.2% allowed).
Series History
Milwaukee holds a commanding all-time edge (115-80), dominating recent tilts with superior size. They’ve won four of the last five, often controlling the paint.
Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings:
| Date | Result | Key Notes |
| Nov. 29, 2025 | MIL 116-99 @ BKN | Porter Jr. 28 PTS; Bucks D clamps |
| Jan. 2, 2025 | BKN 113-110 @ MIL | Nets upset; Schröder 25 PTS |
| Nov. 24, 2024 | MIL 124-104 vs. BKN | Giannis triple-double pre-injury |
| Apr. 14, 2024 | MIL 118-109 @ BKN | Bucks rally in 4th |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | MIL 111-96 vs. BKN | Portis 30 PTS off bench |
Trend: Bucks 4-1 SU, averaging 117.0 PPG. Last three in Brooklyn hit Under; series unders in 7/10 this decade.
Betting Trends
Spread: Milwaukee 4-2 ATS last 6; Brooklyn 5-3 ATS as home dogs.
Totals: Bucks games Under in 7/9; Nets in 6/8 home tilts.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Bucks – 1.5
Brooklyn Nets 217.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, December 13, 2025
