The Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the Detroit Pistons in perhaps their most important game of the season thus far. What were some of the takeaways from the Central Division showdown?
The Milwaukee Bucks entered Wednesday trailing the Detroit Pistons by 1.5 games for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. In a race that figures to be close throughout, every game matters, and in terms of early December games you couldn’t find one that mattered much more than Wednesday’s matchup.
The game was relatively close, with the Bucks leading for almost the entirety of the contest. The Pistons made a push late in the third quarter, when six Milwaukee turnovers allowed the Pistons to grab the lead, only to have it ripped away by the Bucks early in the fourth.
Although the Pistons would make another run late in the fourth, Milwaukee was able to hang on and pull away with a four-point victory.
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Minus a few small surprises, the game played out similarly to what would have been expected on paper. Both teams’ stars played well, but without necessarily overwhelming and seizing control of the game, while the supporting casts executed their roles well.
Milwaukee is now 2-1 in the season series against the Pistons in a matchup that appears to be evenly matched. Expect both teams to jostle for position throughout the season, making head-to-head showdowns even more important.
The win pulls Milwaukee to within a half game back of Detroit in the standings and up to 13-10 overall. With Wednesday’s win being so important, here are the key takeaways from the Bucks’ performance.