The Milwaukee Bucks cruised to an easy 123-85 victory over the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night in NBA action. 

Before the home Fiserv Forum crowd, the Bucks jumped to a 32-16 lead, doubling up the Hornets after one quarter.  The Bucks then opened up a huge lead by outscoring Charlotte 26-10 in the second quarter in taking a 62-26 lead into intermission.

The rout continued in the second half as the Bucks outscored the Hornets 38-23 in the third quarter and took 96-49 lead into the fourth quarter.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points in just 24 minutes of play, while Damien Lillard chipped in 23 points and nine rebounds.

Bobby Portis came off the bench to add 21 points and eight rebounds as the Bucks won for the third straight time since the All-Star break.

The Bucks (38-21) will now turn around and play the Hornets in Charlotte Thursday night at the Spectrum Center in back-to-back games.