Without Giannis (injured), the Bucks make the Pistons give up!
How could the Bucks start the game worse? After only three minutes, Giannis Antetokounmpo injured his right calf and had to leave his partners for the rest of the match. That’s already a big blow. Then, for almost eight minutes, Doc Rivers’ troops, who lost a lot of balls, could not score another basket. Score, 19-4 for the Pistons to start the game. Fortunately, a couple of award-winning baskets by Kevin Porter Jr. and AJ Green give some breathing room (21-30).
He is also the most active playmaker on his team, with Jericho Sims. The Bucks end the first period on a 16-4 run, but the Pistons are still in control (49-52). Detroit appears to be in control, but after a few minutes without a basket, Myles Turner’s 3-pointer gives Milwaukee the lead. It doesn’t last, the Bucks’ zone defense isn’t strong enough to slow down Cade Cunningham and company (78-85).
However, we feel that the locals do not want to give up and the pressure is getting stronger. The public votes for every basket, every Pistons turnover, of which there are many in this final act. AJ Green makes two straight 3-pointers and the Bucks retake the lead. The Pistons respond, but in the final seconds give up an important basket, a mistake by Sims. Cade Cunningham throws in air balls from behind the arc and Milwaukee wins 113-109.
WHAT TO REMEMBER
– The absence of Guinness Antantokon. That is the fact of the game. After three minutes, the two-time MVP found himself on the ground, hit in the right leg. Greek, who is said to be thinking about his futurehe will not return to the game and will leave his teammates for 45 minutes against the best team in the East.
– The Pistons are a little too much in management. A very good start and Giannis’ package certainly gave wings to the Pistons, who envisioned a rather quiet evening. For most of the meeting, Detroit was in charge, it doesn’t take too much, simple seriousness is enough to leave Milwaukee with a win. It didn’t go all the way (eight turnovers in the last quarter), with a shy reaction in the final moments. A little too much in boss manager mode, the Michigan team “forgot” to conclude, to kill their opponent.
– Jericho Sims signs his best match. A divine surprise for Doc Rivers, who could count on the pivot in the absence of Giannis. With Kevin Porter Jr. (26 points), the former Knicks was the decisive player in the victory of Milwaukee, with 15 points and 14 rebounds. His best game of his career as it is his record in points and he also tied it in rebounds.
2025-12-04 06:12:00
