The Brooklyn Nets defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 125-86, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Barclays Center on Monday evening.

The Nets took control early in the contest with a, 36-19, lead after one quarter. The Bucks picked up their play in the second, but the Nets maintained complete control and pushed their lead to 24 points, by halftime. The Nets did not show any mercy in the second half, as they built on their advantage through the third and made it a 30-point game by halftime. They kept the pressure on in the fourth and pushed their lead to a game-high 49 points, with five minutes left in the contest. The Bucks had absolutely no answers in Game 2, falling behind, 0-2, in the series.

Kevin Durant led the Nets with 32 points, six assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block, in 32 minutes. Kyrie Irving followed up with 22 points, six assists, five rebounds and a steal, while Bruce Brown and Joe Harris added 13 points each. The Nets shot 52 percent from the field, including 21-of-42 from deep.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 18 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and a block, in 30 minutes. Khris Middleton followed up with 17 points, five rebounds and a steal, while Jrue Holiday finished with 13 points, four rebounds and three assists. The Bucks shot 44 percent from the field, including 8-of-27 from long range.

Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday in Milwaukee.