The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 120-84, at Fiserv Forum on Friday evening.

The Bucks jumped out to a great start and led, 31-17, after one quarter. They kept the pressure on in the second and outscored the visitors by another 14 points to make it a 28-point difference at the break. The Hornets had no answers in the third, as the hosts continued building on their cushion, taking a 36-point lead into the final frame. The Bucks cruised the rest of the way to close out the home win and end a three-game slide. This also marks the 10th consecutive loss for the Hornets.

Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 26 points, four rebounds, eight assists and two steals, in 29 minutes. Malik Beasley added 21 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Giannis Antetokounmpo logged 15 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.

Meanwhile, Nick Richards totaled 16 points, 11 rebounds and a block, while Brandon Miller finished with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block to lead the way for the Hornets. Bryce McGowens followed up with 15 points, five rebounds and a steal, off the bench.

The Hornets (10-41) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Grizzlies on Monday. The Bucks (34-19) play host to the Nuggets on Monday.