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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 124–112 on December 6 at Little Caesars Arena, controlling the matchup with balanced scoring and efficient shooting. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 23 points while Isaiah Stewart added 19, as the Pistons shot 50 percent from the field and made 15 three-pointers to stay well below the Vegas total of 223.5. Milwaukee's Kevin Porter Jr. paced the visitors with 32 points, but the Bucks managed only a 44 percent field-goal percentage and committed 12 turnovers against Detroit's stingy defense. The Pistons' fourth-quarter surge—33 points—proved decisive after a tight first half, and Detroit's 31 assists and 53 rebounds showcased their ball movement and rebounding advantage over Milwaukee's 36 boards. The Bucks' 125.7 defensive rating and Milwaukee's 113.0 offensive rating highlighted Detroit's control of the tempo and execution down the stretch. This win solidifies Detroit's position in the playoff picture while Milwaukee faces questions about consistency on the road.
