Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, left, goes up for a layup during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday in New York. The Nets prevailed 125-123 after holding a narrow 57-56 halftime lead. Brooklyn’s James Harden scored 34 points and Kevin Durant 30, while the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and team highs of 12 rebounds and seven assists. (AP photo)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, left, goes up for a layup during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday in New York. The Nets prevailed 125-123 after holding a narrow 57-56 halftime lead. Brooklyn’s James Harden scored 34 points and Kevin Durant 30, while the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and team highs of 12 rebounds and seven assists. (AP photo)