Despite strong performances from Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr. and Myles Turner, Milwaukee couldn't quite get over the hump as Toronto improves to 2-1 over the Bucks this season

The Milwaukee Bucks stumbled shot just 39-percent from the field and 23-percent from three in a 127-82 loss to the Nets in Brooklyn.

Kyle Kuzma scored 31 points, Bobby Portis added 27 off the bench as the Bucks rallied from down 14 in the first half to beat the Celtics 116-101 at Fiserv Forum.

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo and AJ Green on the floor, Milwaukee could not repeat their Wednesday night victory over the Pistons as Detroit won 124-112 despite 32 points from Kevin Porter Jr.

With Giannis and AJ Green sidelined due to injury, the Bucks lacked the firepower to keep up with the 76ers in a 116-101 setback at Fiserv Forum.

Behind 26 points from Kevin Porter Junior, the Bucks erased an 18-point first half deficit in earning a 113-109 win over the eastern conference leading Pistons. Giannis played just two minutes before leaving the game with a calf strain.

Despite shooting 55-percent from the field and 55-percent from three, the Bucks were unable to protect a 16-point second half lead in suffering a 129-126 loss to the Washington Wizards.

Kevin Porter Junior returned to the floor for the first time since October 22 and scored 13 points in the Bucks 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Giannis returned from injury and led Milwaukee with 30, 15 and 8 despite a minutes restriction, though Jalen Brunson was even better with 37 points to lead New York to a 118-109 win at MSG. Milwaukee has lost its seventh in a row and is eliminated from NBA Cup contention

Ryan Rollins scores 26, Myles Turner adds 24, but the Bucks fourth quarter comeback attempt falls short in 106-103 loss to Heat in Miami.