Brooklyn Nets turn 11 steals into control against the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center

The Brooklyn Nets moved to 20-59 after a 96-90 result over the Milwaukee Bucks, who fell to 31-48, at 7:30 PM EDT at Barclays Center.

First quarter

The Brooklyn Nets opened with 30 points in the first quarter while the Milwaukee Bucks scored 29.

The Nets built early pressure with 11 steals in the game, and the Bucks committed 20 turnovers.

The Bucks hit 15 three-pointers on 33 percent shooting, and the Nets held them to 5 made free throws on 62 percent at the line.

Second quarter

The Nets added 19 points in the second quarter while the Bucks were limited to 14.

Brooklyn went 21-for-23 at the stripe for 91 percent, and Milwaukee attempted 8 free throws.

The Nets led for 39:42 of game time, and their biggest lead reached 16.

Third quarter

The Nets scored 21 points in the third quarter and the Bucks scored 19.

Brooklyn produced 46 points in the paint, and Milwaukee finished with 36 points in the paint.

The Bucks won the rebounding battle 52-42, while the Borough finished with 3 offensive rebounds.

Fourth quarter

The Nets closed with 26 points in the fourth quarter while the Herd scored 28.

Brooklyn registered 18 assists, and Milwaukee finished with 25 assists.

E.J. Liddell led Brooklyn in the previous game with 21 points on 78 percent shooting, and Ben Saraf posted 19 points with 2 steals in that outing.

Trevon Scott recorded 4 steals in the previous game, and Malachi Smith added 4 assists in that outing.

This Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks recap reflected a Brooklyn Nets full-time result built on free-throw volume, and the Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks tactical recap centered on takeaways that turned into 11 points off turnovers for Brooklyn.

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