Detroit — The Pistons have seen this movie before.
After 10 losses in the last 11 meetings against the Milwaukee Bucks, the outlook against the team with the NBA’s best record was bleak, at best. The Bucks, featuring All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, made sure the movie had a familiar ending.
The Bucks sprinted to an early lead and built a 34-point cushion before the Pistons made it closer in a 126-106 loss on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena. It’s the fifth straight loss for the Pistons (19-39), who start a four-game trip on Sunday at Portland.