Overview
- Brooklyn beat Milwaukee 89-69 on Sunday, July 5, with the Nets holding the Bucks to 32.4 percent shooting and building a decisive second-quarter edge.
- Hunter Sallis and Ben Humrichous each scored 15 points with Sallis adding six rebounds and six assists and Humrichous grabbing eight boards.
- Coach Dutch Gaitley credited improved ball movement, noting 22 assists on 35 made field goals as a sign of offensive progress.
- Several top rookies sat out the game, including Brooklyn’s No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. and the Bucks’ lottery selections Brayden Burries and Nate Ament, while Gaitley said Humrichous is expected in Brooklyn for October training camp.
- The victory showcased depth from Exhibit 10 signees and G League veterans and could influence who earns training-camp invites or overseas interest as the Nets prepare to face the Warriors Blue next.