The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 115-106, at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.

While Los Angeles held the lead for the majority of the first half, Milwaukee rode a 38-23 third quarter to their victory. That allowed them to hold the lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter, despite neither team leading by more than 11 points in this game. The Bucks had five steals and seven blocks, while the Lakers had just two steals and two blocks. In addition, Milwaukee out-rebounded Los Angeles, 62-50, while outscoring them in the paint. 54-44. They also outscored the Lakers in second-chance points, 23-11, and in fastbreak scoring, 10-2.

The Bucks (38-17) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, accruing 38 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Jrue Holiday had 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Brook Lopez totaled nine points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks, while Khris Middleton led the bench with 22 points, five rebounds and three assists.

The Lakers (25-31) were led by Dennis Schroder, finishing with 25 points, two rebounds and 12 assists. Anthony Davis collected 23 points, 16 rebounds and two assists. Troy Brown Jr generated 11 points, eight rebounds and two assists, while Austin Reaves led the bench with 18 points, four rebounds and two assists.

Milwaukee has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Friday, staying on the road to play the Los Angeles Clippers. As for the Lakers, they return to action on Saturday in a road matchup with the Golden State Warriors.