The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday night.

The Bucks (16-3) were heavy favorites coming into the contest and played like it in a prolific first half. Milwaukee held a 67-47 lead over the Cavaliers (5-14) at halftime, However, Cleveland made things interesting by outscoring their visitors, 42-32, in a wild third period. Nevertheless, the cushion the Bucks had established over the first two periods was enough for them to forge a nine-point road victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with a 33-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included two assists, two steals and two blocks. George Hill followed with 18 points, four assists and two rebounds. Khris Middleton provided 12 points, five assists and four rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo managed 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Eric Bledsoe and Ersan Ilyasova posted matching 10-point tallies.

Darius Garland paced the Cavaliers with 21 points, complementing them with six assists and one rebound. Cedi Osman delivered 20 points, four assists, two rebounds and two steals. Larry Nance, Jr. totaled 18 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one block. Kevin Love and Collin Sexton contributed 16 points each, with Love also pulling down eight boards and dishing out seven assists. Tristan Thompson generated an 11-point, 13-rebound double-double.

The Bucks head back home and face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, while the Cavaliers remain home and tangle with the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday evening.