The Detroit Pistons are on the road tonight to face the Milwaukee Bucks in a 2025 preseason matchup.

The Detroit Pistons are on the road tonight to face the Milwaukee Bucks in a 2025 preseason matchup. Detroit enters with a young, energetic roster hoping to stake roles early, while Milwaukee looks to balance star preservation with assessing its depth.

The Pistons come off a 128–112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, where they erased a 21-point deficit behind a huge second-quarter surge. Cade Cunningham led the effort with efficient scoring and improved playmaking, while rookie Ron Holland and Duncan Robinson provided perimeter spark. Detroit is still sorting out its rotations, giving players like Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser extended looks off the bench. Jalen Duren is listed as doubtful, which could shift frontcourt minutes toward Isaiah Stewart and the new additions.

Milwaukee, meanwhile, opened its preseason with a 103–93 win over the Miami Heat, resting Giannis Antetokounmpo and instead focusing on integrating Kyle Kuzma and Cole Anthony. Depth evaluation remains the top priority for coach Doc Rivers, who is experimenting with second-unit lineups and perimeter spacing combinations.

How to Watch Pistons vs. Bucks

Tip-off for tonight’s Pistons vs. Bucks game is set for 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

The game airs live locally on FanDuel Sports Network – Wisconsin and FanDuel Sports Network – Detroit.

Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass, available for $16.99/month or $109.99 for the full season when purchased directly from the NBA website.

Amazon Prime Video offers some discounts as well as ways to watch for free here. League Pass subscriptions start at $12.74 for the first two months on Amazon (then $16.99/month) — and that includes NBA TV.

Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month — or watch tonight’s game free with a 7-day trial.

Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central

Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

TV: FanDuel Sports Network – Wisconsin, FanDuel Sports Network – Wisconsin

Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)