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Takeaways from the Milwaukee Bucks’ preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets

Many positives for the Milwaukee Bucks despite fifth preseason loss
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The Milwaukee Bucks registered their fifth preseason loss, losing 97-107 to the Brooklyn Nets. They’ve recognized a few areas that need improvement, given some of their guys are yet to complete a full recovery, but there have also been many positives.

Jrue Holiday displayed a high work rate

The start of the 2022-23 season will be important for Jrue Holiday, given the absence of Khris Middleton. He has to pick up a big chunk of scoring and playmaking responsibilities while being an active presence on defense. That was something the fans in attendance got to see against the Nets.

Jrue Holiday did a good job of being bouncy to facilitate the offense. He recorded 20 points,6 rebounds, and 4 assists in 34 minutes, being an aggressor on the floor. The franchise will want similar production from him on a nightly basis.

Jevon Carter is taking charge

With a few missing players from the Bucks roster, big performances from role players will be required from time to time. Jevon Carter showed out against the Brooklyn Nets, going for 15 points on a 50% shooting night. He also added a lot of defensive value as he recorded three steals and a block – a problem for the Nets’ offense.

Another impressive part of his game is his ability to find good looks for his teammates. On multiple occasions, Carter was seen driving into the lane to dish the ball out to an open teammate. If he keeps up that consistency, he could earn a much bigger role in 2022-23.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.