Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks: Match Preview and Predictions - 23rd November 2019

Match Details

Fixture: Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks

Date & Time: Saturday, 23rd November 2019 (8:30 PM ET)

Venue: Fiserv Forum

Last game results

Detroit Pistons (5-10): 128-103 win against the Atlanta Hawks (22nd November, Friday)

Milwaukee Bucks (12-3): 137-129 win against the Portland Trailblazers (21st November, Thursday)

Detroit Pistons Preview

The Detroit Pistons snapped their five-game losing streak as they beat the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and for their next clash, the Pistons will travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks.

During their losing streak, the Pistons were on the road for four of the five games. The streak started with a 112-106 loss to the Pacers post which the Pistons returned home, where they hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves beat the Pistons 120-114.

For their next game, the Pistons hit the road for their next three games. They suffered losses to the Miami Heat, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Chicago Bulls before they returned home on Friday night and beat the Hawks by 25 points.

The Pistons find themselves in the second half of the Eastern Conference points table. They are 12th in the conference and have a better record than the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Atlanta Hawks, and the New York Knicks.

Certainly, the Pistons have a tough game ahead of them as they face the Bucks.

Key Player - Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin led the scoresheets in the Pistons' win over the Hawks. Griffin picked up 24 points, including three rebounds and three assists.

After the win, Griffin mentioned that his rhythm is getting better, as this was his fourth game in a row. While there is a slight chance he won't play against the Bucks owing to the fatigue because of back-to-back games, he could be a key player if he does feature in the match.

#Pistons Blake Griffin says he's feeling more like himself: "My rhythm is getting a little better and I feel like this is like preseason for me, being my fourth game back and having so much time in between games. It’s a little easier to get rhythm playing in longer stretches."

— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) November 23, 2019

Griffin is averaging 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in four games. He made his return against the Timberwolves and finished the game with 19 points. Given that Griffin was undergoing rehabilitation for a sore knee and hamstring that kept him out of action until nowm if Griffin truly has his rhythm, he could play a match-winning role for the Pistons.

Pistons predicted lineup

Langston Galloway, Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond, Bruce Brown Jr., Luke Kennard

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Milwaukee Bucks Preview

Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are on a six-game winning streak, as they sit on top of the Eastern Conference points table, and the streak will continue if they pick up a win over the Pistons.

On Thursday, the Bucks beat the Blazers by eight points as they overcame a 37-point effort from CJ McCollum. Eric Bledsoe led the scoresheets with 30 points, apart from which he had six assists and four rebounds, which made him one of six players to score in double figures.

yet another player who crossed double digits was Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished the game with a triple-double. He finished with 24 points, 19 rebounds, and 15 assists. The Bucks are on fire, and the 'Greek Freak has played a significant part in their positive campaign.

Key Player - Eric Bledsoe

Eric Bledsoe

Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly one of the biggest names on the Bucks' roster, but he will need some assistance in this game. This is where someone like Eric Bledsoe could step in. Khris Middleton is out with a thigh injury, and Bledsoe could be someone who can make up for Middleton's absence.

This season, Bledsoe averages 18.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists and in his last two games, he collected 28 points and 30 points. He bounced back from a game where he picked up just eight points and shot 2 out of 11 from the field. If Bledsoe can produce a top show, his proficiency will certainly take the load off of Antetokounmpo.

Bucks predicted lineup

Wesley Matthews, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, Donte DiVincenzo, Eric Bledsoe

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Pistons vs Bucks Match Prediction

The Bucks and Pistons are in two different places. The Bucks are contenders, looking to surpass last season's playoff performance. The Pistons are in the bottom half of the East Conference points table. The Pistons picked up a great win over the Hawks, but the Bucks will pose a different challenge.

If this game goes as expected, the Bucks could be expected to continue their winning streak.

Where to Watch Pistons vs Bucks

This game will be televised locally (Fox Sports Detroit and Fox Sports Wisconsin), but will also be shown through the NBA League Pass.