Young teams have a very small margin of error no matter who they are playing. They have an even smaller margin of error when they are missing so many regular rotation players, especially ones that are experienced and can help in clutch moments.
That is the reality the current Pistons are facing and it was obvious during their disappointing loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. The game was there for the taking after a double digit comeback in the 3rd for the Pistons, but they ultimately didn’t have enough down the stretch to win the game.
The Pistons had the fortune of a Giannis Antetokounmpo ejection in the 3rd to help them out, but they will not have that luxury tonight against the 76ers, who are off to an impressive start to the season after getting through the James Harden mess.