DETROIT, MICH (WSAU) — The short-handed Milwaukee Bucks had no problems handling the young Detroit Pistons with a 117-89 thrashing on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee was once again without Brook Lopez, Jrue Holiday, Donte DiVincenzo and now Khris Middleton.
Giannis led the Bucks attack with 28 points in 27 minutes despite playinbg with a sore knee. He also added eight rebounds, nine assists, four blocked shots and was 7-7 from the free throw line. Pat Connaugton started and had 16.
The Bucks got some good work from the bench in the win. Jordan Nwora had 16 while Bobby Portis had 12 and Justin Robinson had a career high 11.
The Bucks, now 4-4, will host the New York Knicks on Friday.
