Malika Andrews ESPN
Giannis said that any frustration he showed during the game came from his body hurting. He said he thinks Mike Budenholzer has done a good job limiting his minutes.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
41-41, 3rd in Central
- 3/2W 129-93
- 3/3W 112-107
- 3/6W 131-114
- 3/8W 112-104
- 3/10W 131-108
- 3/11L 103-75
- 3/13L 108-74
- 3/15W 111-97
- 3/17W 110-107
- 3/18L 126-119
- 3/21W 118-98
- 3/23L 117-112
- 3/24L 121-114
- 3/26L 95-92
- 3/28W 115-98
- 3/30W 99-90
- 4/1L 111-102
- 4/3L 108-89
- 4/5L 123-110
- 4/7L 104-91
- 4/9W 100-93
- 4/10W 115-89
- 4/14L 121-86
- 4/17L 120-99
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Giannis swats Maker's shot back to Detroit (0:30)
Antetokounpo leads Bucks past Pistons for 2-0 series lead
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 13 of his 26 points in Milwaukee's big third quarter and the Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 120-99 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Malika Andrews ESPN
The Bucks defeat the Pistons 120-99 and head to Detroit with a 2-0 lead in the series. While Blake Griffin hasn't played a second of this series, he picked up his second technical foul tonight -- tying Kevin Durant and Patrick Beverley for the most techs this postseason.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Blake Griffin gets a technical foul (again) from the bench. He was also issued a tech in Game 1.
Giannis flushes dunk over Maker (0:19)
Bledsoe drops no-look dime for Middleton 3 (0:23)
Malika Andrews ESPN
Before the game, Dwane Casey stressed the importance of a strong first quarter for the Pistons. In Game 1, the Pistons trailed by 20 after one. In game 2 today, the Pistons trail by just 11. Shooting just 5-of-16 from 3 is hurting them.
Rodgers, Patrick in Milwaukee for Bucks' Game 2 (0:19)
Malika Andrews ESPN
Blake Griffin is listed as inactive for the Pistons game 2 against the Bucks.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Dwane Casey says a decision hasn't been made on whether or not Blake Griffin is a go for Game 2 against the Bucks. Casey says the medical staff will evaluate him between now and tip off. "I want him to play, Blake wants to play, but it's about how his body feels," Casey said.
With Griffin sidelined, Pistons routed by Bucks
Without Blake Griffin, the Detroit Pistons were no match for the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, as the Bucks breezed to a 121-86 victory in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series.
Bucks roll past Pistons 121-86 in series opener
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 17 rebounds in just 24 minutes, and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks showed they were serious about making a playoff run with a 121-86 rout of the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Sunday night.
Drummond gets tossed for shoving Giannis (1:03)
Malika Andrews ESPN
Things have gotten chippy early in these playoff series. According to ESPN's Stats and Information, three players have now been ejected so far this postseason (Durant, Beverley and Drummond). Three players were ejected from a game in the entire 2018 postseason.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Andre Drummond has been ejected after a hard foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 14 points and 10 rebounds in the first half against Detroit. Per @ESPNStatsInfo Giannis is the third Bucks player with a 1st half double-double in the last 20 seasons, joining Scott Williams vs ORL on in 2001 and Ersan Ilyasova in 2010.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Giannis just clunked his head against the court after a pretty hard foul from Thon Maker. Giannis appeared momentarily shaken, but got up quickly and appears to be okay.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Nikola Mirotic, who has missed nearly a month with a fractured thumb, checks in for the Bucks to start the second quarter. Before the game, Budenholzer said he would play a limited role tonight. He has tape on his thumb.
Pistons' Griffin out for Game 1 in Milwaukee
Blake Griffin will not play in the Detroit Pistons' opening playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, coach Dwane Casey said.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Blake Griffin is out for Game 1 between the Pistons and Bucks, Dwane Casey said. He is still day-to-day but he is "too sore to play" in Sunday's game.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Nikola Mirotic will play (barring any mishap in warm ups) in Game 1 against the Pistons tonight. While Mike Budenholzer didn't offer a specific minutes restriction number, he did say that Mirotic "won't play a lot." "He will play pretty limited minutes," Budenholzer said.
Malika Andrews ESPN
Blake Griffin is listed as questionable with left knee soreness for Game 1 between the Pistons and Bucks.
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2018-19 Central Standings
2018-19 Team Leaders
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- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.025th
Rebounds Per Game45.018th
Assists Per Game22.526th
Points Allowed107.37th
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| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2016-17 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
| 2014-15 | 32 | 50 | .390 |