The Detroit Pistons are out for a little revenge against the Milwaukee Bucks while Milwaukee is looking for reasons to be happy and hopeful after the triple whammy of an extended run of losses, a trade demand from their superstar, and an injury to that same superstar.
There will be no Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight, just as was the case save for a couple first-quarter minutes on Wednesday night, when the Pistons fell to the Bucks 113-109. That loss was maybe the must frustrating and poorest effort coming from this Detroit team all season. They never looked locked in, they never looked like they had a plan, and they never really executed on either end of the floor.
It was nice to see the Pistons rebound against a feisty Portland Trail Blazers team (and the refs) on Friday night, but now they have a quick turnaround for the rematch against Milwaukee. The Bucks also played on Friday, but it was a less spirited afair — a 15-point loss to a Philadelphia 76ers team resting Joel Embiid.
Tonight, the Pistons will be without Tobias Harris with an ankle sprain, but Marcus Sasser could see the floor for the first time this season as the young guard will be active. The Bucks will be without Giannis, 3-point marskman AJ Green, and veteran Taurean Prince.
When: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Watch: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit
Odds: Pistons -12.5
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