MILWAUKEE, WI (WTVB) – The Milwaukee Bucks used a big third quarter to pull away from the Detroit Pistons for a 120-99 win in Game Two of their first-round playoff series in Milwaukee Wednesday night.
Eric Bledsoe led a balanced attack with 27 points for the Bucks. Milwaukee trailed by one at the half, but outscored Detroit 35-17 in the third to take control. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.
Blake Griffin did not play last night and remains day-to-day with a sore left knee. Luke Kennard led Detroit with 19 points. Andre Drummond had 18 points and 16 boards for the Pistons, who host Game Three Saturday.
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Houston 118, Utah 98 (Rockets lead series 2-0)