Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points (24 in the paint) and 15 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 118-101 in their home opener at Fiserv Forum.
The Bucks took control with a 26-8 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 28.
Khris Middleton scored 23 points with 5 3-pointers, and Eric Bledsoe added 12 points (6 in the paint) and 7 assists.
For the Pacers, Victor Oladipo scored 25 points. Domantas Sabonis had 12 points and 13 rebounds off the bench.
The Bucks shot 47.3% from the field and 37.0% from 3 to the Pacers’ 43.7% and 33.3%. The Pacers’ starters were outscored 35-24 in 15 minutes together.