Green makes 11 3-pointers to set Bucks' single-game record in 125-108 win over Nets

MILWAUKEE (AP) — AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Milwaukee Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

Green shot 11 of 16 from 3-point range to break the record of 10 3-pointers that Ray Allen and Damian Lillard had shared. Green now has 227 3-pointers as he chases the franchise single-season record of 229, set by Allen in 2001-02.

Milwaukee's Cormac Ryan added a career-high 28 points in his first start. Taurean Prince had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Prince was 6 of 11 and Ryan 5 of 9 on 3-point attempts.

As a team, Milwaukee shot 24 of 48 from beyond the arc.

This game marked the Bucks’ home finale as they wrap up their first losing season in a decade, snapping a string of nine straight playoff appearances. It comes amid speculation regarding the future of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has spent his entire 13-year career in Milwaukee.

Antetokounmpo was unavailable for a 14th straight game due to what the Bucks labeled as a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo has said he’s healthy and that he wants to play. The NBA is investigating the matter.

The nine-time all-NBA forward will become eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million extension in October. If he doesn’t agree to that extension, Antetokounmpo could become a free agent after next season, or the Bucks could attempt to trade him beforehand.

Antetokounmpo wasn’t alone in being unavailable for this game, as both of these lottery-bound teams rested numerous usual starters.

Tyler Etienne scored a career-high 23 for the Nets. Malachi Smith added 19.

Brooklyn’s E.J. Liddell was ejected early in the fourth quarter for delivering a forearm to the face of Milwaukee’s Jericho Sims after getting fouled by the Bucks center.

Nets: Visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

Bucks: Visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, congratulates Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) after an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) is showered with water after an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. Green set a Bucks franchise record for made three-pointers. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) goes up to dunk in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner reacts after dunking during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, center left, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, center right, embrace before an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cormac Ryan (30) drives to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

CHICAGO (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 25 points, Jamal Cain added 20 and the Orlando Magic remained in the running to avoid the play-in tournament by beating the Chicago Bulls 127-103 on Friday night.

Orlando’s fifth straight win, combined with Toronto’s loss to New York, moved the Magic (45-36) into a tie with the Raptors for sixth place in the Eastern Conference with one game remaining.

Paolo Banchero chipped in with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Jalen Suggs scored all 12 of his points and hit four 3-pointers in the third quarter, helping the Magic break open the game.

Tre Jones scored 23 points for Chicago (31-50), which hit the 50-loss mark for the first time since the 2018-19 team finished 22-60 under Fred Hoiberg and Jim Boylen. The Bulls are looking for new leadership after firing executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. They could also be in the market for a new coach if Billy Donovan opts to step down after six seasons.

Leonard Miller had 15 points and seven rebounds. Matas Buzelis scored 14 after missing three games because of an illness. He exited with a sprained right ankle in the fourth quarter and wasn't sure if he'll travel to Dallas for the season finale on Sunday. Josh Giddey missed his fourth straight game because of a strained left hamstring, and Donovan said he will not play against the Mavericks.

Wagner scored 14 points in the first half as the Magic grabbed a 64-53 lead. Suggs perked up in the third, hitting three 3s in a span of 2:49. The third one made it 80-61 with 7:10 left in the quarter.

Magic: Close the regular season at Boston on Sunday.

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Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan gives directions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Chicago, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guards Tre Jones, left, and Collin Sexton during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, drives as Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)