Bucks Defeat Pistons, 127-103
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 127-103, at Little Cesar's Arena on Wednesday.

This marked Milwaukee's 13th-straight win, as a 37-24 second quarter really decided the game. In fact, that allowed the Bucks to lead for the entirety of the second half, putting the game to bed thanks to a 33-24 third quarter. Milwaukee ended up shooting 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range while holding Detroit to 40 percent from the field and 30 percent from long range. In addition, the Bucks went 25-of-27 from the free-throw line while the Pistons hit just 14-of-22. Milwaukee also won the rebounding battle, 55-40.

The Bucks (19-3) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who tallied 35 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Khris Middleton accrued 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Eric Bledsoe totaled 13 points, six rebounds and six assists while Brook Lopez totaled five points, six boards and three blocks. Ersan Ilyasova led the bench with 10 points, four rebounds and two steals.

The Pistons (8-14) were led by Andre Drummond, who collected 23 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks. Blake Griffin generated 16 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. No other starter had more than seven points. Langston Galloway led the bench with 20 points while Derrick Rose provided 14 points and five assists.

Both teams return to action on Friday, with Milwaukee playing host to the Los Angeles Clippers and Detroit facing off with the Indiana Pacers at home.
Posted on: 12/4/2019 6:57 PM
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