The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors, 130-122, at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night.

The Bucks (29-16) are inching closer to reaching the 30-win plateau and had a strong performance in front of their fans while getting past the Raptors (20-25) even though they remain without two key players in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. The Bucks enjoyed a strong start and quickly dominated following a 44-34 score in the first quarter, but the Raptors turned things around and grabbed the lead at halftime following a 40-23 score in the second quarter. Up by seven points, it seemed as if the Raptors were going to hold on to their advantage, but Milwaukee played with more intensity in the second half and the third quarter showed it, defeating their rivals by a 38-23 score and holding an eight-point advantage heading into the final 12 minutes. The final quarter ended with a 25-25 tie, and the Bucks ended cruising their way to victory. With the win, the Bucks improved to 18-5 at home while the Raptors fell to 6-14 away from home.

Jrue Holiday had one of the best offensive performances of his career and finished with 37 points while adding six rebounds, seven assists and two steals, while Grayson Allen stepped up his game as well and posted 25 points with five rebounds. Bobby Portis had a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double, and Brook Lopez ended with 19 points before getting sent off. Joe Ingles chipped in with 15 points off the bench.

Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 39 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Pascal Siakam finished with 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Gary Trent had 28 points, three rebounds, two assists and four steals, and Scottie Barnes contributed a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double that also added five assists and three steals. Precious Achiuwa ended with 11 points and seven boards off the bench.