nba Game Recap
Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Recap - Bucks Win 141-135
Damian Lillard scored 45 points and added 11 assists for a double-double, leading Milwaukee over Detroit, 141-135, on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Milwaukee did not, however, defeat the Pistons against the spread, which closed at -13.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 245.5.
Milwaukee got 31 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo and another 19 points from Brook Lopez. Damian Lillard contributed 11 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Pistons got a 33-point performance from Alec Burks, who was supported by 22 points from Ausar Thompson. Alec Burks had 6 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Jalen Duren grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Milwaukee were victorious, as the score was 70-67 at the break.
Milwaukee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-40.