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

Milwaukee snaps two-game skid with hot shooting performance in season finale

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:25am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a basketball game, with the players' forms abstracted into angular, colorful shapes and the court and arena fading into the background.The Bucks' offensive explosion, led by AJ Green's historic 3-point shooting, is captured in a cubist, geometric rendering that deconstructs the game action.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. Cormac Ryan added 28 points for Milwaukee, who shot 50% from 3-point range as a team. Tyson Etienne led the Nets with 23 points in the loss.

Why it matters

The Bucks were able to end their home schedule on a high note with a dominant shooting performance, despite missing star Giannis Antetokounmpo. AJ Green's career night showcased the team's offensive firepower, which will be important as they look to build momentum heading into the offseason.

The details

The Bucks got out to a hot start, going on a 15-3 run to begin the game and hitting 6-of-9 3-pointers in the first quarter. They maintained a double-digit lead for most of the game, with Green knocking down 11-of-16 shots from beyond the arc. The Nets, who were missing several key players, were led by Tyson Etienne's 23 points but were unable to mount a serious comeback.

  • The game took place on April 11, 2026, Milwaukee's final home game of the regular season.

The players

AJ Green

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

Cormac Ryan

A guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who scored 28 points in the victory.

Tyson Etienne

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

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The star forward for the Milwaukee Bucks who did not play due to a hyperextended knee, despite speculation he would play in the team's final home game.

Nolan Traore

A reserve player for the Brooklyn Nets who scored 14 points in just over 16 minutes of action.

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What they’re saying

“AJ Green was unconscious tonight. He really carried us to this win with his shooting performance.”

— Cormac Ryan, Bucks Guard

What’s next

The Bucks will look to carry this momentum into the offseason as they aim to improve their 32-49 record and make a push for the playoffs next season.

The takeaway

The Bucks' victory over the Nets showcased the team's offensive firepower, particularly the hot shooting of AJ Green. While they missed the playoffs this season, this performance provides a positive note to end the home schedule on and gives the team something to build on heading into the offseason.