Three days after the Bucks earned an impressive win over the Celtics, disappointment struck again as the Nets blew Milwaukee out 127–82. Against a 7–18 Nets team that ranks 13th in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks lost by nearly 50 points.

Rim defense was a major issue in the first half, with 36 points in the paint for the Nets and 28 for the Bucks. In the third, Brooklyn really fell off inside… because they shot 7/14 from deep and outscored Milwaukee 34-23, all but putting the nail in this one.

Doc Rivers was not happy after the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Brooklyn Nets 127-82 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sunday. It was just the 7th win of the year for the Nets.

With multiple players scoring in double figures, the Nets used a collective effort to overwhelm the Bucks to the delight of Steve Hetzel.

The Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 116-101 Thursday, covering as 9.5-point home underdogs with the Under (222.5) cashing. F Kyle Kuzma had a game-high 31 points on 13-for-17 shooting. Milwaukee has struggled over the past month, going 3-10 straight up and 5-8 against the spread (ATS) since November 15. It is 12-14 ATS on the season.

The Milwaukee Bucks (11-15) arrive at the Barclays Center on Sunday night off just their third win in their last 14 games as they take on the Brooklyn Nets (6-18), coming off a loss but with three victories in their last five outings.

Did Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma take a subtle jab at the Brooklyn Nets after suffering a 40-point rout?