Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Bucks fend off Kevin Durant, Nets in thrilling OT battle to reach Eastern Conference finals

Kevin Durant did everything in his power to lead the Brooklyn Nets out of Game 7 and into the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night.

Somehow, though, it wasn’t quite enough.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks survived a thrilling overtime battle with the Nets 115-111 at the Barclays Center to reach their second conference finals in three years.

Kevin Durant forces OT with wild shot

After a battle worthy of a Game 7 through the first three quarters, both teams were neck and neck throughout the final period on Saturday night.

Somehow, Kevin Durant's heroics wasn't enough to lead the Nets past Milwaukee.