The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 113-97, at United Center on Friday.

A 33-24 set the foundation for Milwaukee in this blowout victory, winning in wire-to-wire fashion. They led by 14 points at the half and led by at least seven points for the closing 30 minutes. The Bucks took twice as many free-throws as the Bulls, hitting 24-of-32 while Chicago connected on just 14-of-16. Milwaukee also won the turnover battle, 12-7, while out-rebounding them, 57-52.

The Bucks (40-21) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, collecting 46 points, 16 rebounds and six assists on 16-of-22 shooting. Damian Lillard tallied 16 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Brook Lopez totaled 12 points and three boards. Patrick Beverley led the bench with 14 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Bobby Portis had 11 points, nine rebounds and two steals,

The Bulls (28-32) were led by Coby White, compiling 22 points, three rebounds and two assists. Nikola Vucevic generated 17 points, nine rebounds and three assists before getting ejected. Ayo Dosunmu accrued 15 points, five rebounds and six assists, while DeMar DeRozan finished with 12 points, four rebounds and nine assists.

Both teams are off until Monday, with Chicago traveling to face the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee returning home to play the Los Angeles Clippers.