The (17-7) Milwaukee Bucks are set to face the struggling (2-22) Detroit Pistons at home at the Fiserv Forum, with Milwaukee being favored by 17.5 points. The Pistons have lost twenty-one consecutive games, and Milwaukee previously defeated them 120-118 on November 8th. The game will be broadcast live on Bally’s Sports and has an earlier 5pm CST start time.

Why It Matters

The game presents an opportunity for the Bucks to maintain their winning momentum, potentially impacting their season trajectory and standing in the East.

By the Numbers
  • Milwaukee is currently the number two seed in the East.
  • Milwaukee is second in the NBA in team scoring, averaging 123.3 points per game.
  • Detroit has scored fewer than 104 points in 7 games this season.
State of Play
  • League standings: Milwaukee is the number two seed in the East.
  • Game insights: The Bucks are aiming for a convincing win to maintain their momentum and readiness for a Christmas day game against the Knicks.
What's Next

The outcome of this game could set the tone for the Bucks' performance in the forthcoming Christmas day game against the Knicks.