Credit another fast start for the Milwaukee Bucks for its 127-112 win over the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night.

The Bucks outscored the Pelicans 35-20 in the opening quarter and cruised into the second half with a 23 point advantage. With Giannis Antetokounmpo getting the night off, Eric Bledsoe led the way for the Bucks with 29 points with Khris Middleton chipping in another 24. Ersan Illyasova and George Hill also scored in double figures in the win. Pelicans guard JJ Redick led all scorers with 31 points in the loss. 

The Bucks will head to Memphis for a quick Friday night matchup against the Grizzlies before coming back Saturday to start another three-game homestand against the Cleveland Cavaliers.