The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 115-108, at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night.

The Bucks (45-25) came into the contest buoyed by the good news of Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, and it appeared to give them early life. Milwaukee already owned a 60-44 lead by halftime, and after the Nets (26-44) put a four-point dent into their deficit in the third quarter, Brooklyn fought all the way back to take multiple leads in the final period. However, the hosts were able to fight back at a critical juncture, with a late 8-0 run instrumental to putting them back on top for good.

Mikal Bridges led the Nets with 24 points, adding six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Nic Claxton supplied 22 points, nine rebounds, one assist and two steals. Cam Thomas supplied 21 points, six boards and four assists. Cameron Johnson furnished 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Damian Lillard paced the Bucks with a 30-point, 12-assist double-double that included three rebounds and two steals. Antetokounmpo contributed 21 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Brook Lopez delivered 17 points and five rebounds. Malik Beasley recorded 16 points and six boards. A.J. Green tallied 15 points and two boards.

The Nets remain on the road and visit the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon, while the Bucks remain home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.