The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face the Detroit Pistons in a crucial matchup, with playoff implications on the line. The Bucks, riding a six-game winning streak, are currently seeded fifth in the Eastern Conference and can clinch this position with a win against the Pistons, who have surprisingly turned their season around with a playoff berth for the first time since 2018-19.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play despite a left shoulder issue, while Isaiah Stewart will miss the game for Detroit due to knee inflammation. With a 44-36 record, the Pistons have significantly improved, and their recent form places them just below the Bucks in the standings. A victory for either team could alter their playoff positioning significantly.