The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons, 150-130, at Little Caesars Arena on Monday.

The Bucks (30-17) enjoyed a blistering start and didn't have problems to get past the Pistons (12-37) despite playing on the road. Milwaukee dominated the game right from the tip-off and raced out to a 49-24 lead in the first quarter, and they'd never look back the rest of the way. Despite the early lead, Milwaukee were in complete control of the contest and also won the second quarter by a 31-24 score. Detroit tightened things up in the second half and won the other two quarters by a 37-32 and 38-35 score, respectively, but that was not enough to mount a comeback and Milwaukee won the game with absolute ease.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return, and he also added 12 rebounds with four assists. Brook Lopez had 21 points and four rebounds, and Jrue Holiday posted 16 points with seven assists and four boards. Bobby Portis ended with 18 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, and Jevon Carter also had 18 points while adding three rebounds and three assists.

Bojan Bogdanovic was the best player for the Pistons and posted 33 points, and he also added three rebounds. Jalen Duren posted 23 points and 15 rebounds, and Saddiq Bey finished with 21 points while adding three rebounds and two assists. Jaden Ivey had a double-double of 12 points and 11 assists while adding four rebounds as well.