NBA Live Discussion: Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m. ET

Hopefully you enjoyed some eggnog, presents and family time over the holidays. No coal and no stress to win or lose in Nets World – depending on how you want things to go. Before we crash into 2025, the 2024 Brooklyn Nets are reeling a bit, losing eight of their last 10 and five of their last six.

They will face a Milwaukee team that is 10-4 at home and has gotten it together since a terrible start to the season. Not good news for the Nets’ picks.

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Fear the deer on December 26? | Net: 11-18

Time: 8:00 at A

Opponent: Milwaukee Bucks (16-12)

Tune in: YES Network; WFAN radio

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Game preview | Brian Fleurantin

Injuries: No Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams, Bojan Bogdanovic or Shake Milton. Dorian Finney-Smith (left calf contusion.) Ben Simmons (first night of a back to back treatment of lower back injuries) is available.

Trousers: Giannis Antetokounmpo (back spasms) and Damian Lillard (non-COVID illness) are both out. AJ Johnson and Chris Livingston are also out with non-COVID illnesses.

The game: Brooklyn won first game while Milwaukee took other. These teams wrap up the season series next week. Having Khris Middleton back is a godsend for the Bucks. He can score at all three levels, is someone they can turn to in crunch time, and gives Doc Rivers another player to get their own shot. That becomes even more important in the playoffs, when possessions become scarcer and more valuable. His health is of the utmost importance, so Doc and friends will need to manage his minutes throughout the year to keep him healthy for the postseason.

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