The Pistons got back their star in Blake Griffin, were playing their fist playoff game in Detroit since 1985, and had a sellout crowd. Things were looking good for the Pistons to maybe steal a game from the Bucks. The Pistons got out to a solid start and looked engaged and ready to put up a fight against the Bucks, except for Andre Drummond.
The Pistons rushed out to an early lead on the back of Blake Griffin, who imposed his will on Giannis Antetokounmpo on both ends of the court.