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Detroit Pistons lose game three 119-103 to Milwaukee

By Ku Khahil

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 20: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2019 at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 20: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2019 at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – APRIL 20: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons reacts during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2019 at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Blake Griffin showed up

Griffin may not have been able to carry this team to a win, but he showed up and looked to be moving well with his knee brace. Last time we saw Griffin he couldn’t bend his knee, wasn’t able to dunk on a wide open drive, and was being attacked every time on defense.

Griffin came out the gate attacking the rim and making plays for others. Along with his play on offense scoring and creating for others, he also played some pretty fine defense on Giannis Antetokounmpo; forcing a few turnovers early in the game and gave a Pistons an early lead.

The Greek Freak was held to 5-14 shooting and had four turnovers, and this was largely due to the defensive play of Griffin. Griffin poses a problem for The Freak because he’s just as strong, if not stronger, than him. This makes it harder for Giannis to just bully inside, and makes it easier for the Pistons to take advantage of shooting issues.

Griffin ended the game with 27 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals. He shot 10-24 from the field, and 2-7 from the three point line. For someone who was as aggressive as Griffin was attacking the basket, it makes little to no sense how he only ended up with five free throw attempts.

In all, it was great to see Blake back in action.

It was great to see Blake in action in the Playoffs.

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