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Nets Edge Bucks in Close Contest at Barclays Center

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Barclays Center

Brooklyn Nets 96, Milwaukee Bucks 90, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets?

Brooklyn Nets beat Milwaukee Bucks 96-90 at Barclays Center on April 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets?

Milwaukee Bucks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Brooklyn Nets secured a narrow victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing with a score of 96-90. This win marked a significant moment for the Nets, who improved their series lead against the Bucks to 3-1 in their recent meetings. The game took place at Barclays Center, where the Nets have struggled throughout the season, holding a home record of 20-59.

Both teams entered the game with recent form that suggested a competitive clash. The Nets, despite their overall struggles, had managed to win two of their last ten games, including a recent victory against the Washington Wizards, where they won 121-115. They averaged 104.0 points scored and allowed 117.1 points in their last ten games. The Bucks, on the other hand, had a record of 3-7 over their last ten, with an average of 107.5 points scored and 121.2 points allowed. Their latest outing saw them defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

When looking at home versus away performance, the Nets held a 2-4 record in their last six home games, while the Bucks had a 1-4 record in their last five away games. The Nets' recent win at home against the Wizards was a positive sign, but they faced challenges in their previous games, including a heavy loss to the Atlanta Hawks, where they fell 107-141.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Nets had won three of the last four meetings against the Bucks, including a dominant 127-82 victory earlier in the season. The Bucks had previously defeated the Nets in their last encounter on November 30, 2025, with a score of 116-99. The familiarity between the teams added an extra layer of intensity to this latest matchup.

Injury concerns were present for both teams leading into the game. The Nets had Nolan Traore listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue, while the Bucks were dealing with Kevin Porter Jr., also day-to-day with a knee problem. The absence of key players could have influenced the game's dynamics, but both teams managed to field competitive lineups.

From a betting perspective, DraftKings had the Bucks favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 218.5. The odds reflected a close matchup, and the final score confirmed the competitive nature of the game.

The conditions at Barclays Center were conducive to a thrilling game, and fans witnessed a back-and-forth battle. The scoring plays in the fourth quarter were particularly intense, with several lead changes. Taurean Prince's three-pointer gave the Nets an 88-87 lead, followed by a driving layup from Tyson Etienne, pushing the score to 90-87. The Bucks responded with a three-pointer from AJ Green, narrowing the gap to 92-90, but crucial free throws from Ben Saraf sealed the victory for the Nets.

Overall, the game highlighted the resilience of the Nets as they fought hard for a win against a competitive Bucks team. With the series now leaning in favor of the Nets, both teams will look to build on this performance as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIL -1.5	218.5 o -105 / u -115	Milwaukee Bucks -120 · Brooklyn Nets +100

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Injury report

Nolan TraoreDay-To-DayKneeBrooklyn Nets
Kevin Porter Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMilwaukee Bucks

Leaders

PointsE.J. Liddell21Brooklyn Nets
AssistsMalachi Smith4Brooklyn Nets
ReboundsBen Saraf5Brooklyn Nets
PointsAJ Green20Milwaukee Bucks
AssistsJericho Sims6Milwaukee Bucks
ReboundsTaurean Prince11Milwaukee Bucks

Recent form

Brooklyn Nets

Last 10: 2-8Streak W1104 scored · 117.1 allowed per game2-4 at home

W121-115vs Washington WizardsApr 5
L107-141vs Atlanta HawksApr 3
L86-117vs Charlotte HornetsMar 31
W116-99vs Sacramento KingsMar 29
L99-116at Los Angeles LakersMar 28
L106-109at Golden State WarriorsMar 26
L99-134at Portland Trail BlazersMar 24
L122-126at Sacramento KingsMar 22
L92-93vs New York KnicksMar 20
L92-121vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 18

Milwaukee Bucks

Last 10: 3-7Streak W1107.5 scored · 121.2 allowed per game1-4 away

W131-115vs Memphis GrizzliesApr 5
L101-133vs Boston CelticsApr 4
L113-119at Houston RocketsApr 2
W123-99vs Dallas MavericksApr 1
L113-127vs LA ClippersMar 29
L95-127vs San Antonio SpursMar 28
L99-130at Portland Trail BlazersMar 26
L96-129at LA ClippersMar 24
W108-105at Phoenix SunsMar 22
L96-128at Utah JazzMar 20

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20

Box score

Stat	Milwaukee Bucks	Brooklyn Nets
Field goals	35-81	33-75
Field goal %	43	44
Three-pointers	15-45	9-26
Three-point %	33	35
Free throws	5-8	21-23
Free throw %	63	91
Rebounds	44	32
Offensive rebounds	9	3
Defensive rebounds	35	29
Assists	25	18
Steals	6	11
Blocks	7	4
Turnovers	19	10
Team turnovers	1	4
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	10
Fast-break points	7	8
Points in the paint	36	46
Fouls	20	13
Largest lead	9	16
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	15	83

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter49-61Malachi Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter49-63Ben Saraf makes 1-foot running dunk (E.J. Liddell assists)
3rd Quarter49-65Tyson Etienne makes running layup
3rd Quarter51-65Jericho Sims makes 1-foot dunk
3rd Quarter53-65Jericho Sims makes 1-foot dunk (Taurean Prince assists)
3rd Quarter56-65Cormac Ryan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andre Jackson Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter59-65Taurean Prince makes 25-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter59-68Trevon Scott makes 25-foot three point jumper
3rd Quarter61-68Cormac Ryan makes driving layup (Gary Harris assists)
3rd Quarter62-68Cormac Ryan makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter62-69Drake Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter62-70Drake Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter62-72Malachi Smith makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter62-73Jalen Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter62-74Jalen Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter63-74AJ Green makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter64-74AJ Green makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter64-76Trevon Scott makes 1-foot dunk (Nolan Traore assists)
4th Quarter67-76Cormac Ryan makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pete Nance assists)
4th Quarter70-76AJ Green makes 24-foot running jump shot (Pete Nance assists)
4th Quarter70-78Ben Saraf makes 5-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter70-80Ben Saraf makes 1-foot running dunk
4th Quarter72-80Pete Nance makes 2-foot layup (Ousmane Dieng assists)
4th Quarter72-83Malachi Smith makes 24-foot three point shot
4th Quarter75-83AJ Green makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jericho Sims assists)
4th Quarter78-83Cormac Ryan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Taurean Prince assists)
4th Quarter80-83Ousmane Dieng makes 3-foot two point shot (Cormac Ryan assists)
4th Quarter80-85Jalen Wilson makes driving layup
4th Quarter82-85Ousmane Dieng makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter82-86Jalen Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter84-86Jericho Sims makes layup (Taurean Prince assists)
4th Quarter84-88Tyson Etienne makes 19-foot jumper (Ben Saraf assists)
4th Quarter87-88Taurean Prince makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ousmane Dieng assists)
4th Quarter87-90Tyson Etienne makes driving layup
4th Quarter87-92Drake Powell makes layup (Tyson Etienne assists)
4th Quarter90-92AJ Green makes 28-foot three pointer
4th Quarter90-93Ben Saraf makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter90-94Ben Saraf makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-95Ben Saraf makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter90-96Ben Saraf makes free throw 2 of 2