The Detroit Pistons continue the search for their first victory of the 2015 preseason after losing two consecutive times when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center this Saturday.
Detroit opened the preseason with a close 115–112 defeat to the Indiana Pacers which was followed by a 93–83 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
In their recent setback against the Nets, forward Ersan İlyasova, who was acquired via trade in the offseason from the Bucks, led the way with 15 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and two steals.
Pistons center Andre Drummond provided a double-double performance tallying 14 points and 11 rebounds, also having one assist and one steal.
Rookie forward Stanley Johnson, who was selected number eight overall this 2015, again had a great performance with an all-around effort scoring 12 points, also recording seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks.
The Pistons finished last season with a 32–50 record, missing the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year.
Meanwhile, the Bucks also lost in their preseason opener against the Chicago Bulls 105–95 and will try to win at their first home game this Saturday.
In the loss to the Bulls, rookie guard Rashad Vaughn, who was drafted 17th overall this 2015, paced the Bucks with 20 points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Center Miles Plumlee, who was acquired via trade deal last season, added 12 points, five rebounds, and one block in a losing effort.
Last season the Bucks, led by head coach Jason Kidd in his first year with the team, made it to the playoffs with a 41–41 record, finishing sixth in the Eastern Conference.
The young Milwaukee squad faced and presented a difficult challenge to the Chicago Bulls in the first round but it was not enough as the team was eliminated in six games.
The game between the Pistons and Bucks will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8:30 p.m. EST, and to watch via live stream, click here.
