The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks, 132-88, at Fiserv Forum on Monday night.

The Bucks (18-3) were sizable favorites coming into the contest for a number of obvious reasons, but there was never a feeling they took the floor with too much confidence. That's because Milwaukee quickly established a 33-15 lead over the Knicks (4-17) through the first 12 minutes and owned a 72-45 edge by halftime. The second half was essentially more of the same, and the hosts finished the contest with 55.8 percent shooting, including 45.7 percent from three-point range.

Julius Randle led the way for the Knicks with 19 points, adding five rebounds, one assist and one steal. Dewayne Dotson added 15 off the bench. Allonzo Trier compiled 10 points, one rebound and one assist. No other New York player scored in double digits, although Taj Gibson was able to add nine rebounds to his seven points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo paced the Bucks with a 29-point, 15-rebound double-double that also included three assists. D.J. Wilson totaled 19 points and five boards, Khris Middleton reentered the starting lineup and supplied 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal. George Hill provided 14 points and four assists, while Donte DiVincenzo poured in 11 points.

The Knicks head back home to face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, while the Bucks pay a visit to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.