The Detroit Pistons snapped a long losing streak while building on an impressive winning streak in one matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Coming into Saturday night at Fiserv Forum, Detroit had rattled off 11 straight victories, just two shy of the franchise record, but they faced a Bucks team that had dominated them in 13 straight games and 25 of the past 26 meetings.
By defeating Milwaukee 129 – 116, the Pistons extended their league-best winning streak to 12 games and finally put an end to their long struggles against the once-dominant Bucks.
🏀 SATURDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Cade Cunningham and the @DetroitPistons improve to 14-2 and extend their winning streak to 12, their longest since 2003-04!
Jalen Duren: 19 PTS (7-10 FGM), 5 AST
Tobias Harris: 18 PTS (7-9 FGM), 4 AST
Duncan Robinson: 15 PTS (5-6 3PM) https://t.co/kJ4XEee2c5 pic.twitter.com/Y3a2l0poAA
— NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2025
Cade Cunningham powered the Pistons with 29 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, while center Jalen Duren chipped in 19 points and a returning Tobias Harris scored 18. The win was Detroit’s first over the Bucks since January 3, 2022.
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Nov 22, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (50) drives against Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (28) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
The Bucks were once again without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, remained competitive until a 33-32 lead early in the second quarter triggered a strong surge from the Pistons’ reserves.
Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins and wing Javonte Green sparked a 14-0 run, each contributing seven points. Jenkins set up two of Green’s baskets and stole the ball to create his own third score, fueling the stretch.
Ryan Rollins paced the Bucks with 24 points and seven assists, while Bobby Portis Jr. added 18 points and seven rebounds as Milwaukee dropped its fourth straight game. A. J. Green knocked down five three-pointers on his way to 15 points, Kyle Kuzma scored 13, and Myles Turner finished with 11.
Nov 22, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Motor City blazed from the floor, hitting 62.8 percent of their shots, including 16 of 30 from three-point range, with Cunningham and Harris each draining three triples. Milwaukee connected on 51.2 percent of their attempts and went 20 of 43 from deep, with Portis knocking down four three-pointers.
The Pistons carried a 17-point lead into halftime and extended it to 29 just under four minutes into the third quarter. Milwaukee trimmed the gap to 104-85 entering the fourth and got within 17 early in the period, but Detroit answered with a seven-point run, capped by Cunningham’s dunk to make it 117-93 with 6:43 left.