Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - Brandon Jennings tallied 20 of his 30
points in the third quarter as the Milwaukee Bucks downed the Detroit Pistons,
117-90, on Tuesday.
The Pistons had a 28-19 advantage after a quarter of play, but the Bucks
outscored Detroit 72-40 over the next two periods to turn the game into a
rout.
Mike Dunleavy added 17 points off the bench for Milwaukee, which has won five
of its last six games.
Andre Drummond tallied 18 points and a career-high 18 rebounds for the
Pistons, who have dropped three of their last four contests.
Already holding a 69-56 lead midway through the third, Jennings knocked down
four 3-pointers during a personal 16-0 run as the Bucks opened up an 85-56
advantage before heading into the fourth with a 91-68 edge.
The margin reached its apex at 30 in the fourth.
Earlier, Detroit held a 38-31 lead following Will Bynum's layup at the 6:55
mark of the second, but Milwaukee closed the half on a 21-4 surge to give it a
52-42 cushion heading into the break.
GAME NOTES:
Detroit turned the ball over 21 times, which led to 29 Milwaukee points ...
Samuel Dalembert recorded 12 points and 10 boards for the Bucks ... Milwaukee
was 11-of-23 from beyond the arc.
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