Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks 2019-20 season preview
By Kevin Moore
Pistons offense vs. Bucks defense
This season Detroit will look to have a much better offense than last year. Going up against Milwaukee will be a challenge for Detroit especially with the size that the Bucks possess.
Detroit will have its work cut out on offense, especially in the paint going up against the length of Giannis and the Lopez twins.
Look for Detroit to try and establish the mid-range and 3-point game early and if that does not work, I would imagine the offensive game going inside the paint.
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Also, look for Detroit to get Milwaukee involved in a lot of switches on defense off of screens and picks.
Derrick Rose can thrive off the pick-and-roll game against Milwaukee. If he gets that switch and has a big on him like Robin or Brook Lopez or even the Greek Freak, look for him to use his speed and athleticism to score and create shots for his teammates.
Griffin will do what Griffin does. He will continue to dominate on the floor, scoring inside and outside the paint. He will give Milwaukee a good 25-plus point game every time they match up.
A question of concern will be how will Andre Drummond faces off against the Bucks’ big men. Drummond will dominate on the glass on both sides and he will get some of his points from second chance opportunities.
One thing that Drummond also does well is run the floor. He is always rewarded for his hard work and hustle and he certainly will contribute to the offense in this manner.
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Reggie Jackson will have to control the tempo of the game when he is on the floor. His playmaking skills will have to be on point against Milwaukee because this defense will capitalize on mistakes.
The bench for Detroit will need to contribute offensive, this might be the deciding factor in some games. With Rose, Luke Kennard, Langston Galloway, Tony Snell and Markieff Morris, all players who could possibly come off the bench for Detroit, that is a whole lot of offense right there.
With that big defensive lineup that Milwaukee possess, it will certainly rely on the front court defense for quickness.