Bucks AJ Green buries 11 treys to wrap home slate with victory over Nets

Green's career-high 35 points lead Milwaukee to 125-108 win over Brooklyn in regular season finale.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:25am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the dynamic motion and shooting form of a basketball player, conceptually representing the high-scoring performance of Milwaukee Bucks player AJ Green in the team's victory over the Brooklyn Nets.AJ Green's historic 3-point shooting display powers the Bucks to a crucial home win over the Nets in the regular season finale.Today in Milwaukee

AJ Green scored a career-high 35 points, including 11 made 3-pointers, to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 125-108 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets in the Bucks' final home game of the season. Milwaukee snapped a two-game losing skid as Green became just the third Buck ever to make 10 or more 3-pointers in a game. Cormac Ryan added 28 points while Taurean Prince scored 18 with 10 rebounds for the Bucks. Tyson Etienne led Brooklyn with 23 points in the loss.

Why it matters

The win helps the Bucks maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while the loss is another setback for the struggling Nets who are trying to secure a postseason berth. Green's historic shooting performance also provides a bright spot for Milwaukee as they head into the playoffs.

The details

The Bucks got out to a hot start, rattling off a 15-3 run to begin the contest and converting 6-of-9 from beyond the arc in the first quarter, including three treys from Cormac Ryan who had 18 points in the opening frame. Milwaukee's lead grew as high as 21 in the first, but Brooklyn slowly chipped away at the deficit and cut it to 66-54 at halftime. In the second half, the Bucks continued to shoot efficiently from deep, going 13-of-27 from 3-point range over the final two quarters to maintain a double-digit advantage throughout.

  • The Bucks' win came in their final home game of the 2025-26 regular season.

The players

AJ Green

A Milwaukee Bucks guard who scored a career-high 35 points, including 11 made 3-pointers, in the win over the Nets.

Cormac Ryan

A Milwaukee Bucks guard who scored 28 points and made 3 3-pointers in the first quarter to help the Bucks build an early lead.

Taurean Prince

A Milwaukee Bucks forward who scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the victory.

Tyson Etienne

A Brooklyn Nets guard who led his team with 23 points in the loss.

Malachi Smith

A Brooklyn Nets player who nearly recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“AJ Green was unconscious from three tonight. When he gets going like that, he's nearly impossible to stop.”

— Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks Superstar

“We just couldn't find a way to slow down their 3-point shooting, especially in the second half. Credit to the Bucks, they really had it going from deep tonight.”

— Jacque Vaughn, Brooklyn Nets Head Coach

What’s next

The Bucks will now turn their attention to the playoffs, where they will look to make a deep run after clinching a postseason berth. The Nets, meanwhile, will continue to fight for a playoff spot in the final games of the regular season.

The takeaway

AJ Green's historic shooting performance highlighted the Bucks' ability to overwhelm opponents with their 3-point shooting when they are firing on all cylinders. Milwaukee's balanced scoring attack and efficient long-range shooting proved too much for the short-handed Nets to overcome, providing a positive momentum boost for the Bucks as they prepare for the playoffs.