The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Utah Jazz, 144-116, at Vivint Arena on Friday evening.

The Bucks jumped out to a great start with a, 40-25, lead after one quarter. Both sides came out strong in the second, but the visitors carried a 16-point lead into the break. The Jazz had no answers in the third, as the Bucks added another 16 points to their advantage, to make it a 32-point deficit heading into the final frame. The hosts put up a decent effort in the fourth, but it was too little, too late, as the Bucks closed out their third straight win. This marks the second straight loss for the Jazz.

Grayson Allen led the Bucks with 25 points, four rebounds and two steals, in 22 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo followed up with 24 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals, while Pat Connaughton added 22 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks. The Bucks shot 55.6 percent from the field, including 22-of-50 from deep.

Meanwhile, Simone Fontecchio led the Jazz with 26 points on 9-of-16 shooting, in 25 minutes. Kelly Olynyk followed up with 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Talen Horton-Tucker tallied 13 points, five rebounds, eight assists and a steal. The Jazz shot 38.5 percent from the field, including 11-of-40 from long range.

The Jazz (35-38) will look to bounce back as they take on the Kings in Sacramento on Saturday. The Bucks (53-20) clash with the Nuggets in Denver on Saturday.