Pistons fall out of NBA Cup contention in blowout loss to Bucks
However, the game came against the Milwaukee Bucks, who have owned the Pistons over the previous three seasons. The Bucks maintained their dominance, sending the Pistons to a 128-107 defeat. Detroit suffered its 11th consecutive loss to the Bucks (11-9) and was eliminated from the in-season tournament as the Bucks won East Group B.