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NEW YORK -- The Greek Freak put on a show in Brooklyn.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Jabari Parker scored 22 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Nets 111-93 on Thursday night.You have special players that we come across, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Bucks coach Jason Kidd said. Youve got different players that are rare and I think Giannis is one of those rare birds that well be able to enjoy for a long time.Malcolm Brogdon and Tony Snell each added 13 points for the Bucks, who followed their impressive victory over Cleveland with their third straight win.Brook Lopez scored 15 points, Sean Kilpatrick had 14 and Bojan Bogdanovic added 13 for the Nets, who outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime on Tuesday and were trying to win consecutive games for the first time this season.If youre going to come out flat, thats how its going to happen, especially in the NBA, Kilpatrick said. Thats all the stuff that happens, especially if you come out flat and youre not playing with no type of energy. Once a team sees that, its like being in the ocean and youre bleeding. A whole bunch of sharks keep jumping on you if they see that.The Bucks continued their dominance of the Nets since Kidd left Brooklyn for the Milwaukee coaching job.Milwaukee led by one in the third quarter when the Bucks went on a 14-2 run to go up 77-64. Milwaukee took a 90-78 lead into the fourth quarter, led by Antetokounmpos 11 points in the third, and never looked back.I think we got the ball moving, but it all starts with our defense, Kidd said. We got stops and got out into the open court. We started to share the ball. I thought the ball moved a lot better in that second half.Antetokounmpo sat out the entire fourth quarter and missed a chance at a triple-double with Milwaukee hosting Brooklyn on Saturday.Its a long season, Antetokounmpo said. It doesnt matter for me. The only thing that matters to me is getting the win. We play them in two days so I think (Kidd) made a good decision sitting me in the fourth quarter because weve got to get the win in two days. Its a must-win game again.For Brooklyn, the third quarter woes continue.At the end of the day its going to continue being that way if we dont play hard enough and if guys dont come out with the right energy, Kilpatrick said.TIP-INSBucks: Kidd believes Antetokounmpo is just beginning to show his potential. Hes only 21 years old, Kidd said. Thats the most underrated thing about him. Hes 21 years old doing a lot of things that a lot of us cant do. I think thats special and I think that is overlooked a lot of times. ... Steve Novak and Khris Middleton were inactive.Nets: Coach Kenny Atkinson said the team is going to build up Rondae Hollis-Jeffersons minutes after an ankle injury. ... Jeremy Lin (strained left hamstring) and Caris LeVert (left foot rehab) were inactive.SPEAKING THE TRUTHTwo days after Paul Pierce played his final game in Brooklyn, Kidd was asked how would remember a long-time adversary and later a player he coached.I think hes a true pro, a true warrior and a champion, Kidd said. Being able to coach him, to see his work ethic at a very high level. (He) respects the game and is a true vet. As a player whos played against him, he is not afraid of having the ball late in the game. He always wanted to deliver that winning shot.COURTSIDE CELEBRITIESFormer President Bill Clinton was courtside with Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry. New York Giants safety Landon Collins and running back Bobby Rainey were also on hand at Barclays Center.UP NEXTBucks: Host Brooklyn on Saturday.Nets: Visit Milwaukee on Saturday. Elmore Smith Jersey . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. Bob Kauffman Jersey . By having more great seasons. 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As much as Tia Scambray loves to watch The Notebook, these days shes glued to film of a different nature that has nothing to do with Nicholas Sparks.Her movies last weekend starred Arizona and Arizona State players -- extra preparation that paid off for the Washington outside hitter and the espnW volleyball player of the week.On Thursday, Scambray tied her career-best for kills with 13 in a three-set Huskies win over Arizona. The 6-foot junior blew past that mark on Sunday with a career-high 20 kills while hitting .567 in Sundays sweep of Arizona State.No. 8 Washington (22-4, 12-4) remains tied with UCLA atop the Pac-12 with four matches remaining. Scambray, of Dana Point, California, was also named the conferences offensive player of the week.We were all in the zone, Scambray said. Everybody was doing their job. Our passing was amazing, which really was what led us to the wins.As satisfying as Scambrays weekend was for her, it was also a good sign for the Huskies heading into the final two weeks of regular-season play. Coach Keegan Cook said Scambray hasnt produced consistent offensive numbers this season, largely because she shoulders so much responsibility in other areas.Shes an outstanding blocker, and we go into a lot of matches trying to get her matched up against an opponents best attackers, he said. We ask her to do a lot on the defensive end of the ball. If youre defending against the best attacker, that means when the ball is back on your side, youre hitting against a pretty physical player at the net.But for the last two weeks, Cook has watched Scambrays offensive numbers improve -- preparation (film) and improved focus in practice continue to pay off.Shes become patient and aggressive, he said. She, in particular, comes up to the film room on her own and watches film with me or one of the assistant coaches. In between classes shes up in the filmm room.dddddddddddd She keeps coming to work and putting in the time.In addition to loving to compete, Scambray enjoys the bond with teammates, many of whom she knew well long before she set foot on campus.Scambray and fellow outside hitters Crissy Jones and Courtney Schwan met at a USA Volleyball camp at Wisconsin as eighth-graders. Her friendship with setter Bailey Tanner dates to when they were 12 years old.Scambray, Jones and Tanner each played for TStreet Volleyball Club, where Tanners father, Troy, is a director and coach. And yes, that is the same Troy Tanner who won gold for the U.S. in the 1988 Olympics as a player and coached Misty May and Kerri Walsh to their Olympic gold on the beach in 2008.Weve all been friends a really long time, said Scambray, noting they each decided to come to Washington independently. Bailey decided first and shortly after, I decided. Crissy decided later and Courtney was last.Scambray was a wanna-be gymnast until her dad told her she was already taller than the tallest gymnast. At 7, she signed up for a YMCA volleyball camp, enthralled by the fast pace of the game. She also plays beach volleyball for the Huskies, teaming with Jones, her best buddy.With a trip to the mountains this weekend for games at Colorado and Utah, the immediate goal is to remain atop a conference that has featured its share of upsets in 2016.The Huskies have won 11 of their last 13, but the losses have been sweeps by Stanford and Oregon.I have faith in my team. We have the opportunity to win the league coming into the homestretch, Scambray said. Its just us putting in the time and effort and making every play count. Obviously, I want to make it really far in the tournament, but right now were focused on winning the Pac. ' ' '