The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Phoenix Suns, 116-104, at Footprint Center on Tuesday.

While this game was tied 97-97 with 6:48 remaining, Milwaukee finished the game on a 19-7 run to complete their win. They held the lead for all but a handful of minutes, getting their lead up to 16 points multiple times in this game. That late run capped off a 31-20 fourth quarter. The Bucks shot 47 percent from the field while holding the Suns to 43 percent shooting. Milwaukee's free-throw shooting was much worse than Phoenix, but they had 37 attempts to the Suns' 16. In addition, Milwaukee out-rebounded Phoenix, 63-51, while outscoring them in the paint, 54-36. The Bucks tripled up the Suns in second-chance points. 21-7, as well

The Bucks (50-19) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, accruing 36 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Brook Lopez had 21 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Jrue Holiday finished with 12 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Jae Crowder and Bobby Portis had 11 points apiece to lead the bench.

The Suns (37-32) were led by Devin Booker, providing 30 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Deandre Ayton amassed 19 points and eight rebounds. Chris Paul compiled 11 points, four rebounds, eight assists and two steals, while Josh Okogie generated eight points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. Cameron Payne led the bench with 13 points, two rebounds and two assists.

Both teams return to action on Thursday, with Phoenix remaining home to play the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee returning home to face the Indiana Pacers.