Brooklyn Nets Equal Franchise Record with 45-Point Rout of Milwaukee Bucks - Sportingpedia - Latest Sports News From All Over the World

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Key Takeaways:

Brooklyn Nets secured a 127-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, matching their all-time margin of victory of 45 points
Egor Demin contributed 17 points and Noah Clowney added 16 as the Nets never trailed throughout the match
Brooklyn have now won four of their last six games after a challenging 3-13 start to the season

Record-Breaking Night at Barclays Center

The Brooklyn Nets delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night, overwhelming the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-82. The 45-point difference ties the largest winning margin in franchise history, originally set on 9 January 1993 against Washington during the Nets’ New Jersey era.

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— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 15, 2025

Dominant Display Propels Brooklyn

Brooklyn took control from the outset and never trailed across four quarters. Egor Demin led the home side with 17 points, closely followed by Noah Clowney, who added 16. The Nets shot an efficient 56.5% in the first half, heading into the break with a 65-46 advantage. They extended their lead further in the third quarter, outscoring Milwaukee 24-11 to push the score to 94-65.

Bucks Continue to Struggle Without Antetokounmpo

Gary Trent Jr. was Milwaukee’s top scorer with 20 points, while Kyle Kuzma contributed 13. The Bucks have now lost three of their last four matches following the injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo, who strained his right calf during the opening minutes of their 3 December win against Detroit.

Coaching Staff and Team Form

The Nets claimed their fourth victory in six outings, bouncing back after beginning the season with a 3-13 record. After an 0-9 start at home, they have now emerged victorious in three of their last four games at Barclays Center. Brooklyn were without head coach Jordi Fernandez, who missed the fixture due to illness, with assistant coach Steve Hetzel taking charge in his absence.