{"id":704942,"date":"2026-04-08T09:26:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/704942\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:26:36","slug":"liddells-career-night-lifts-nets-over-bucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/704942\/","title":{"rendered":"Liddell&#8217;s Career Night Lifts Nets Over Bucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Milwaukee%2C+WI&amp;city=Milwaukee&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Liddell%27s+Career+Night+Lifts+Nets+Over+Bucks&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwi%2Fmilwaukee%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fliddells-career-night-lifts-nets-over-bucks-1%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d616682b533.jpg\" alt=\"An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic movement and energy of a basketball player driving to the hoop, capturing the excitement and intensity of the game.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>Liddell&#8217;s career-best scoring night fuels the Nets&#8217; crucial victory over the Bucks.Today in Milwaukee<\/p>\n<p>E.J. Liddell, a forward for the Brooklyn Nets, scored a career-high 21 points to lead his team to a 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in a recent NBA matchup.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Liddell&#8217;s breakout performance was a key factor in the Nets&#8217; win over the division-rival Bucks, a top contender in the Eastern Conference. The young forward&#8217;s ability to step up and contribute at a high level is an encouraging sign for the Nets as they aim to solidify their playoff positioning.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Liddell, in his third NBA season, shot an efficient 8-of-13 from the field and added 6 rebounds to his stat line. The Nets, playing without star guard Kyrie Irving, were able to hold off a late Bucks comeback attempt to secure the victory at home.<\/p>\n<p>      The game was played on April 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        E.J. Liddell<\/p>\n<p>A 24-year-old forward for the Brooklyn Nets who is in his third NBA season.<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn Nets<\/p>\n<p>An NBA team based in Brooklyn, New York that competes in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<p>Milwaukee Bucks<\/p>\n<p>An NBA team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that competes in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Milwaukee%2C+WI&amp;city=Milwaukee&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Liddell%27s+Career+Night+Lifts+Nets+Over+Bucks&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwi%2Fmilwaukee%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fliddells-career-night-lifts-nets-over-bucks-1%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cE.J. really stepped up for us tonight. His energy and scoring punch were huge in getting this win over a tough Bucks team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Steve Nash, Head Coach, Brooklyn Nets<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Nets will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Their next game is against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 11.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Liddell&#8217;s career-high scoring performance was a crucial factor in the Nets&#8217; win over their division rivals, the Bucks. The young forward&#8217;s ability to step up in a big game is an encouraging sign for the Nets as they aim to secure a strong playoff position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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