Detroit − Another poor defensive effort in the first half led to another disappointing loss for the Pistons.
Last week, it was against the Chicago Bulls in Paris. This time, it was against the Milwaukee Bucks inside Little Caesars Arena on a night when the team honored the life and legacy of the late Bob Lanier, who played for both franchises.
The matchup was already unfortunate for the Pistons, who were short-handed without Killian Hayes and Isaiah Stewart due to shoulder injuries. To make matters even worse, the Bucks had a full roster and welcomed back their two All-Stars in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.