The Milwaukee Bucks routed the Detroit Pistons 121-86 for a 1-0 lead in the first-round series.
The Bucks led by as many as 43 and never trailed, pulling away with a 23-6 run in the first quarter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points (16 in the paint) and 17 rebounds, and Sterling Brown added 11 points (9 on 3 3-pointers), 7 assists and 3 steals. The Bucks had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Pistons, Luke Kennard scored 21 points off the bench.
The Bucks shot 48.9% from the field and 34.9% from 3 to the Pistons’ 38.0% and 29.6%. The Pistons got 7 offensive rebounds, about 6 fewer than usual for the shots they missed. The Bucks’ starters outscored the Pistons 42-15 in 11 minutes together.