The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 144-122, at Barclays Center on Wednesday.

The Bucks (23-8) took advantage of the fact that the Nets (15-16) rested several regulars, and Milwaukee won this game with absolute ease. Milwaukee established its terms in the early going and quickly raced to a 32-31 lead following the first quarter. However, the Bucks would continue to pull away for good in the second quarter, outscoring Brooklyn by a 34-28 score. A 34-33 score in the third quarter gave the Bucks an eight-point advantage. Brooklyn were still fighting at that point, but they could not contain Milwaukee in the final 12 minutes. The Nets got outscored 44-30 in the final quarter, and Milwaukee breezed its way to an easy victory in front of an 18,199 crowd at Barclays Center. With the win, the Bucks moved to 7-6 on the road, while the Nets fell to 9-8 at home.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with 32 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks across 30 minutes. Khris Middleton delivered 27 points, 10 assists and three rebounds. Damian Lillard had 12 points, four assists and three rebounds. Malik Beasley had 17 points. Bobby Portis recorded 14 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. MarJon Beauchamp had 11 points. Cameron Payne posted 18 points and six assists.

Dennis Smith Jr. led the starters for Brooklyn with 14 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Day’Ron Sharpe had 12 points, four rebounds and four assists. Jalen Wilson paced the Nets off the bench with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Trendon Watford had 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Noah Clowney had 14 points. Armoni Brooks and Keon Johnson each had 12 points.