Through 3 Quarters

The point spread is against the Milwaukee Bucks, but thus far the points are on their side. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Brooklyn Nets 98-80 three quarters in.

Milwaukee has been relying on center Bobby Portis, who has dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds, and power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has 23 points and five assists in addition to five boards. A double-double would be Antetokounmpo's fourth in a row. One thing to keep an eye out for is Semi Ojeleye's foul situation as he currently sits at four.

Brooklyn has been led by power forward Kevin Durant, who so far has 27 points and six assists along with eight rebounds. KD has also picked up four fouls, though.

Who's Playing

Milwaukee @ Brooklyn

Current Records: Milwaukee 25-15; Brooklyn 24-12

What to Know

The Brooklyn Nets have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Milwaukee Bucks and are hoping to record their first win since June 15 of last year. Brooklyn will be playing at home against Milwaukee at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday. The Nets are out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.

Brooklyn netted a 129-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The win came about thanks to a strong surge after the half to overcome a 73-60 deficit. Power forward Kevin Durant continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, picking up 39 points and seven assists along with eight rebounds.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 117-111 to the Toronto Raptors. Milwaukee's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of small forward Khris Middleton, who had 25 points in addition to six boards, and center DeMarcus Cousins, who posted a double-double on 15 points and ten boards.

The Nets are the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the squad has let down bettors in their past four games.

Brooklyn suffered a grim 127-104 defeat to the Bucks in the teams' previous meeting last October. Maybe Brooklyn will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
  • TV: ESPN
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $78.00

Odds

The Nets are a 4.5-point favorite against the Bucks, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Milwaukee have won 20 out of their last 27 games against Brooklyn.

  • Oct 19, 2021 - Milwaukee 127 vs. Brooklyn 104
  • Jun 19, 2021 - Milwaukee 115 vs. Brooklyn 111
  • Jun 17, 2021 - Milwaukee 104 vs. Brooklyn 89
  • Jun 15, 2021 - Brooklyn 114 vs. Milwaukee 108
  • Jun 13, 2021 - Milwaukee 107 vs. Brooklyn 96
  • Jun 10, 2021 - Milwaukee 86 vs. Brooklyn 83
  • Jun 07, 2021 - Brooklyn 125 vs. Milwaukee 86
  • Jun 05, 2021 - Brooklyn 115 vs. Milwaukee 107
  • May 04, 2021 - Milwaukee 124 vs. Brooklyn 118
  • May 02, 2021 - Milwaukee 117 vs. Brooklyn 114
  • Jan 18, 2021 - Brooklyn 125 vs. Milwaukee 123
  • Aug 04, 2020 - Brooklyn 119 vs. Milwaukee 116
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Milwaukee 117 vs. Brooklyn 97
  • Apr 06, 2019 - Brooklyn 133 vs. Milwaukee 128
  • Apr 01, 2019 - Milwaukee 131 vs. Brooklyn 121
  • Feb 04, 2019 - Milwaukee 113 vs. Brooklyn 94
  • Dec 29, 2018 - Milwaukee 129 vs. Brooklyn 115
  • Apr 05, 2018 - Brooklyn 119 vs. Milwaukee 111
  • Feb 04, 2018 - Milwaukee 109 vs. Brooklyn 94
  • Jan 26, 2018 - Milwaukee 116 vs. Brooklyn 91
  • Feb 15, 2017 - Milwaukee 129 vs. Brooklyn 125
  • Dec 03, 2016 - Milwaukee 112 vs. Brooklyn 103
  • Dec 01, 2016 - Milwaukee 111 vs. Brooklyn 93
  • Oct 29, 2016 - Milwaukee 110 vs. Brooklyn 108
  • Mar 13, 2016 - Milwaukee 109 vs. Brooklyn 100
  • Nov 07, 2015 - Milwaukee 94 vs. Brooklyn 86
  • Nov 02, 2015 - Milwaukee 103 vs. Brooklyn 96

Injury Report for Brooklyn

  • Kyrie Irving: Out (Not Injury Related)
  • Joe Harris: Out (Ankle)

Injury Report for Milwaukee

  • George Hill: Out (Covid-19)
  • Pat Connaughton: Out (Covid-19)
  • Grayson Allen: Out (Covid-19)
  • Jrue Holiday: Out (Covid-19)
  • Donte DiVincenzo: Out (Ankle)
  • Brook Lopez: Out (Back)