AJ Green's 35 Points, Record 11 Threes Power Bucks Past Nets

AJ Green achieved a career-high 35 points and set a new Milwaukee Bucks single-game record with 11 three-pointers in a 125-108 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Green's remarkable shooting performance broke the previous record shared by Ray Allen and Damian Lillard. This victory marked the Bucks' home finale, concluding a season that saw them finish with their first losing record in a decade and ending a streak of nine consecutive playoff appearances.

The game was played without key players, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed his 14th straight contest due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding Antetokounmpo's absence, despite his stated desire to play. Antetokounmpo is eligible for a significant contract extension in October, with potential free agency looming after the next season if no agreement is reached.

Other notable performances for Milwaukee included Cormac Ryan, who recorded a career-high 28 points in his first start, and Taurean Prince, who contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. For the Nets, Tyler Etienne scored a career-high 23 points. The game also saw an ejection in the fourth quarter when Brooklyn's E.J. Liddell was removed after an altercation.