The Milwaukee Bucks put together one of their best stretches without Giannis Antetokounmpo when they dominated the second half against the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Now, the challenge is replicating their strong showing, and the Bucks attempt to earn consecutive wins for the third time this season Sunday night when they visit the Brooklyn Nets.

The Bucks earned back-to-back wins from Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 28-30 when they opened with four wins in five games. Since then, they are 7-14 in their past 21 games, a stretch that has seen Antetokounmpo miss time with a calf and groin injury.

Milwaukee is 2-7 without Antetokounmpo, who injured his calf early in its 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons on Dec. 3. The calf ailment occurred after he played three games following a four-game absence d

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