The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks, 110-105, in Group Play of the NBA In-Season Tournament at Fiserv Forum on Friday.

The Bucks (3-2) have endured a tumultuous start to the season and have alternated strong displays with some poor performances. Their Friday performance against the Knicks (2-4) had a little bit of everything. Milwaukee enjoyed a rocky start and saw New York grab a 25-21 lead after the opening 12 minutes, only for the Bucks to flip the script and take absolute control of the contest with a 35-21 score in the second quarter. The Knicks showed signs of life in the third quarter and made it a six-point contest following a 30-26 score, but they could not complete the job down the stretch. Although the Knicks had some excellent moments in the fourth quarter, the Bucks held on and secured the victory. The win moves the Bucks to 3-1 at home, while the Knicks fell to 2-2 on the road.

Damian Lillard led the way for the Hornets with 30 points, four rebounds and four assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Brook Lopez posted 13 points and five boards, but he stood out defensively with an eight-block outing. Khris Middleton delivered 12 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Jae Crowder had 14 points and MarJon Beauchamp notched 13, both coming off the bench.

Jalen Brunson had one of the best performances of his career and finished with 45 points, five rebounds and four assists. Julius Randle struggled from the field (5-20 FG) and posted 16 points, but he added 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Quentin Grimes had 17 points and four rebounds. Mitchell Robinson was scoreless but grabbed 15 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley had 14 points off the bench.