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Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons

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DETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Damian Lillard had 27, lifting the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

The Bucks, who won East Group B with a 4-0 record, have won seven straight and nine of 10.

Detroit was eliminated from the NBA Cup, dropping to 3-1 in the tournament. Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 16, Tim Hardaway scored 15 and Jalen Duren added 11 for the Pistons.


Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) takes a shot ahead of Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) takes a shot ahead of Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Milwaukee’s Gary Trent Jr. scored 16 points, Bobby Portis and Taurean Prince each scored 14 and A.J. Green added 11.

The hot-shooting Bucks led 36-31 after the first quarter and were ahead 78-59 at halftime in a game that simply wasn’t competitive.

Antetokounmpo rested in the fourth quarter, after making 10 of 11 shots in 28 minutes. He also had eight assists and seven rebounds after having a triple-double in three of his previous six games.

Takeaways

Bucks: The team is on a roll after a 2-8 start, leaning on its dynamic duo of Antetokounmpo and Lillard.

Pistons: In one of the more significant games during a dismal era, Detroit failed to make the most of the opportunity.

Key moment

Lillard made a jumper on the opening possession and scored seven points in 2:35, helping the Bucks build a 10-4 lead. Milwaukee stayed in control the rest of the game.

Key stat

The Bucks were making more than 70% of their shots as they pulled away from Detroit in the first half. They connected on 69% through two quarters and 66% entering the fourth, giving them a 22-point lead.

Up next

Bucks: Host Atlanta on Wednesday night.

Pistons: At Boston on Wednesday night.

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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA