Without Blake Griffin, the Pistons have an uphill climb against the top-seeded Bucks. Rod Beard, The Detroit News
Milwaukee — The Pistons’ task just got a little bit tougher.
Before tonight’s playoff opener against the top-seeded Bucks, Pistons coach Dwane Casey announced that Blake Griffin, who missed the last regular-season game and has been recovering from a sore left knee, will not play in Game 1.
It’s a blow to the Pistons, who will be missing their leading scorer and vocal leader in their first playoff appearance since 2016.