DETROIT – The Milwaukee Bucks don’t need any built-in advantages, but they’re ruthless enough to capitalize fully when handed them.
The Pistons came into Wednesday’s matchup with the 19-3 Bucks – winners of 13 straight now – having won their last two games by 34 and 33 points. That might have impressed 28 other NBA teams, but the 29th – yup, Milwaukee – happened to be their opponent and the Bucks were coming off wins of 44 and 41 points.
Broadening the challenge for the Pistons, they were playing their third game in four nights and the second of a back to back against a Milwaukee team that was off on Tuesday.