The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks, 146-122, at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament.

The Bucks endured a slow start to the game and allowed the Knicks to match up well on offense. However, the Bucks cruised as the game progressed and ultimately secured a comfortable win. The first quarter ended with a 37-35 lead for Milwaukee, and the Bucks would hold a half-time lead of three points (75-72) following a 38-37 score in the second quarter. Milwaukee would pull away for free in the third quarter, though. The Bucks dominated the game in the second half and outscored New York by a 37-24 score in the third quarter. They would close the game out following a 34-26 score in the final 12 minutes. New York was able to hang on with the Bucks in the first half, but they didn’t have enough in them to do it in the second half as well. With the win, the Bucks clinched a spot in the In-Season Tournament semifinals, where they will face the Indiana Pacers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the best player for the Bucks and finished with 35 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and three steals. Damian Lillard posted 28 points, seven assists and three rebounds. Khris Middleton had 14 points, seven assists and four rebounds. Malik Beasley recorded 18 points and three rebounds. Bobby Portis had 13 points, four boards and two blocks off the bench.

Julius Randle delivered a game-high 41 points for the Knicks, but his efforts were not enough. Randle also added six rebounds and five assists. Jalen Brunson had 24 points, six assists and three rebounds. RJ Barrett delivered 23 points and eight boards. Josh Hart was the only other New York player who scored in double digits after posting 11 points off the bench.