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The Detroit Pistons dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 137–111 on April 8 at Little Caesars Arena, delivering a decisive 26-point victory that exceeded the Vegas total of 222.5. J. Duren led Detroit with 21 points while D. Robinson added 20, as the Pistons shot 57.1 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers to control the game throughout. Milwaukee's R. Rollins paced the visitors with 23 points and O. Dieng contributed 17, but the Bucks managed only a 41.9 percent field-goal rate and 17 made threes in a losing effort. Detroit's second quarter proved decisive, outscoring Milwaukee 41–29 to build an insurmountable lead. The Pistons' balanced attack generated 38 assists against just 12 turnovers while holding the Bucks to a 112.9 offensive rating, a stark contrast to Detroit's 145.4. Milwaukee's defensive rating of 145.4 exposed vulnerabilities that could prove costly as the season progresses.
