Bucks cut down Nets

The Milwaukee Bucks made it five straight wins at home by beating the Brooklyn Nets 103-97 at the BMOHarris Bradley Center Monday night.   Milwaukee trailed 41-24 in the second quarter before pulling to within five at intermission.   The Bucks roared in front outscoring the Nets 32-16 in the third quarter and hung on for the victory.  Jared Dudley led the way with 19 points while Khris Middleton added 18.  Giannis Antetokounmpo, named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday, just missed a triple double with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.   Milwaukee (29-23) will continue the homestand hosting Sacramento on Friday night.