In a game that saw the Pelicans bench a majority of their starting lineup, the Bucks were able to take care of business with ease, 135-110 — thanks in large part to Giannis’ 50 point performance.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 18 points in the opening stanza were more than enough to help Milwaukee capture an early lead in this one, especially given how New Orleans were resting starters. Going into the second quarter, the Bucks constructed a 37-19 advantage.
That Giannis guy would keep scoring throughout the second, registering 29 points at the break. It helped Milwaukee capture a 62-44 lead going into the break.