The Milwaukee Bucks once again lost to one of the worst teams in the NBA, falling 127-82 to a tanking Brooklyn Nets team.

The Milwaukee Bucks are shaking their heads after a 127-82 loss to the Brooklyn Nets inside the Barclays Center. The 45-point loss is easily the worst of the se

Did Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma take a subtle jab at the Brooklyn Nets after suffering a 40-point rout?

Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Brooklyn Nets matched the franchise record for margin of victory, never trailing in a 127-82 romp over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.

Eliminated in group play after winning the NBA's in-season tournament last season, the Bucks are getting a much-needed four-day break while adjusting to playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended time due to his calf injury. Because the Bucks aren't in the quarterfinals, two regular-season games were added to their schedule.

Milwaukee handed the Boston Celtics their first loss in five games while doing it without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks spread the scoring around, with five players reaching double figures and Kevin Porter Jr.

"There were a few make-miss (shots), but most of the time they were – that's what we planned for," said Rivers.

In the end, the trio of Portis, Kuzma and Porter carried the Bucks to a much-needed win. With rumors about an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continuing to swirl, his teammates earned a victory as the superstar forward enjoyed his team’s fight and competitiveness from the bench.