Eric Bledsoe floated in a three after the buzzer to end the first quarter. It was easily waved off. He smiled all the way to the bench.
He had started the night by hitting a couple threes in the first few minutes and he did not look like a guy who was concerned that the Bucks would need those three points that did not count at the end of the first quarter. They had plenty in reserve, like usual.
Here are 10 numbers from the 120–99 win.
2005. The Pistons flattered Ersan by mimicking his default charge-drawing defensive strategy for much of the first three quarters.