The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons, 126-117, at Little Caesars Arena on Monday.

The Bucks (54-21) moved to 24-14 on the road with a comfortable win over a Pistons (16-59) team that suffered their 30th defeat at home. Detroit now owns a 9-30 mark when playing in front of their crowd. The Bucks dominated the game right from the tip-off and easily secured a 31-27 lead after the first quarter. Milwaukee bolstered its advantage in the second quarter as well (26-24) and entered the final quarter with an eight-point advantage after a 39-37 score in the first 12 minutes of the second half. The Pistons tried to fight back, but Milwaukee closed the game out after winning the final quarter by a 32-27 score. The Bucks shot better from the field, 47.4 percent to Detroit’s 44.6. They were more accurate from deep as well (31.8 percent vs. Detroit’s 29.2 percent) and won the turnover battle 10-9.

Khris Middleton led the way for the Bucks with 34 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds while also adding two assists and two blocks. Jevon Carter finished with 22 points and two assists. Bobby Portis delivered 21 points, 14 rebounds and two assists. No other Milwaukee player scored in double digits in this one.

Jaden Ivey led the way for the Pistons with 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Marvin Bagley III finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and two assists. James Wiseman delivered 14 points and six boards. Killian Hayes had 14 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals. Jalen Duren finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and three assists off the bench.