The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Miami Heat, 132-98, at Fiserv Forum on Monday night in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series. The Bucks now lead the series, 2-0.

The Bucks (2-0) likely had unpleasant reminders of last year' 4-1 opening-round loss to the Heat (0-2) at different points in Game 1, as Miami pushed them to the limit before succumbing in overtime. Milwaukee ensured there'd be no suspense Monday, however, opening the game on a 15-2 run and jumping out to a 46-20 lead through the first 12 minutes. The cushion was such that although the home squad only added another three points to its advantage over the subsequent pair of quarters, it was more than enough to have both coaches eventually empty their benches in the final period.

Dewayne Dedmon led the Heat with 19 points, adding nine rebounds and two assists. Goran Dragic followed with 18 points, four assists and two rebounds. Bam Adebayo furnished 16 points, four assists and three boards. Jimmy Butler and Duncan Robinson posted matching 10-point tallies while turning in four assists and four rebounds, respectively.

Giannis Antetokounmpo paced the Bucks with a 31-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included six assists, three steals and one block. Bryn Forbes netted 22 points and five rebounds. Khris MIddleton totaled 17 points, three assists and two rebounds. Patrick Connaughton managed 15 points, three boards and one assist. Jrue Holiday offered an 11-point, 15-assist double-double that also included seven rebounds and two steals. Bobby Portis matched Holiday's scoring and also recorded five rebounds, one steal and one block.

The two teams now head to South Florida and face off for Game 3 at American Airlines Arena on Thursday night.