Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Feb. 13 vs Detroit Pistons

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Dec 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) brings the ball up the court as Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) defends during the third quarter of the game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Milwaukee defeated Detroit 119-94. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports /

Finale

The Bucks once held a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With wins this week over the Pistons and Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee could nearly get back there by the All-Star Break. The Pistons currently hold the eighth seed, and they’re just two games better than the Bucks in the standings.

A win for Milwaukee would close that gap to one game. If the Bucks then beat Brooklyn and the Pistons lose their next game, to the upstart Dallas Mavericks, these teams would suddenly be tied in record. There are other teams in play to jump ahead, but there’s a scenario where Milwaukee is once more playoff-bound before the end of February.

That’s exciting stuff, although there’s a lot of basketball left to be played this season. This game against the Pistons is important for seeding purposes–in addition to affecting the standings right now, the winner will guarantee they don’t lose the season series, which could tie into seeding down the line.

Predictions and Leaderboard:

Adam Coffman: Pistons by 6 — 31-22, 625 point differential

Lukas Harkins: Bucks by 3 — 29-24, 622 point differential

Ti Windisch: Bucks by 4 — 29-24, 630 point differential

Rohan Katti: Bucks by 5 — 29-24, 675 point differential

Adam McGee: Bucks by 4 — 28-25, 726 point differential

Tim Wray: Pistons by 3 — 27-26, 640 point differential

Tom Pheister: Bucks by 11 — 27-26, 721 point differential

Jordan Treske: Bucks by 9 — 26-27, 732 point differential

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The game is on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. and will be televised on Fox Sports Wisconsin.

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