Tobias Harris returned to the starting lineup, immediately sparking a 13-3 run that forced a quick Milwaukee timeout. Although Bobby Portis started by shooting perfectly, Jaden Ivey and a Duncan Robinson buzzer-beater gave Detroit a 30-26 lead.
In the second quarter, despite a brief Bucks lead following an Andre Jackson Jr. play, the Pistons countered with a decisive 9-2 surge. Guided by Cade Cunningham’s clarity and Jalen Duren’s efficiency, Detroit built a massive 69-52 halftime advantage.
The second half followed the same script. Duren ignited a 12-4 run, pushing the lead to twenty-five. While Milwaukee utilized consecutive triples from Myles Turner and AJ Green to narrow the gap to 104-85, Detroit never relinquished control.
In the fourth, Robinson and Harris hit crucial outside shots to maintain a safe twenty-point cushion. The Pistons cruised to a 129-116 victory, their twelfth straight win, leaving the struggling, Giannis-less Bucks with four consecutive losses.