The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 127-108, at Moda Center on Monday.

A 30-22 first quarter set the foundation for Milwaukee in this victory, winning in wire-to-wire fashion. They put things away behind a 37-23 third quarter, getting their lead up to 26 points after a 15-2 run in that frame. They held a double-digit lead for the final 23 minutes. The Bucks shot 54 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range (16-of-42) while holding the Trail Blazers to 41 percent from the field and 25 percent from long range (9-of-36). Milwaukee also out-rebounded Portland, 60-42.

The Bucks (37-17) were led by Brook Lopez, finishing with 27 points and nine rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo accrued 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. Those two combined to shoot 18-of-26 from the field. Jrue Holiday had 20 points, four rebounds and eight assists, while Khris Middleton led the bench with 13 points, three rebounds and five assists.

The Trail Blazers (26-28) were led by Damian Lillard, collecting 28 points, four rebounds and five assists. Anfernee Simons amassed 21 points and five assists. Josh Hart had 14 points and eight boards, while Drew Eubanks generated 10 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jerami Grant also totaled 13 points, three rebounds and two blocks.

On deck for Portland is a home matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. As for Milwaukee, they stay west to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday for their next outing.