The Milwaukee Bucks hope to finish a brief two-game
homestand in perfect fashion Tuesday, when they welcome the Central Division-
rival Detroit Pistons to the Bradley Center.
The Bucks won for the fifth time in six games on Saturday, when Andrew Bogut
finished with 21 points and eight rebounds in Milwaukee's 93-81 win over the
Indiana Pacers.
Luc Mbah a Moute added 18 points and 11 boards for the Bucks, who have won
seven straight on their home floor and now sport a 16-7 mark in Brew City.
Carlos Delfino and Jerry Stackhouse scored 16 and 14 points, respectively.
"There was a little bit of a cushion for us," Bucks coach Scott Skiles said.
"It was their smalls against our smalls and we were fortunate enough to get it
(the win)."
Milwaukee, which finished last in the Central in each of the previous three
seasons, is now just percentage points behind Miami for the eighth and final
spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt.
The Pistons, meanwhile, have taken up residence in the Central's cellar this
season, but are coming off a home win over lowly New Jersey on Saturday. Jonas
Jerebko scored 20 points in a perfect 9-of-9 performance from the field, while
also pulling down seven rebounds as Detroit earned a 99-92 victory over the
Nets.
Richard Hamilton poured in 17 points and Rodney Stuckey contributed 10 points
and 11 assists for the Pistons, who have won two of three since a five-game
skid. However, both wins came over the hapless Nets sandwiched around a
blowout loss to Indiana.
"I thought we did a great job sharing the ball," Pistons guard Will Bynum said
after topping New Jersey. "Most of all, we made shots tonight. That's the
key."
These two teams have spilt a pair of meetings this season, with each holding
serve on its home floor. The Bucks, meanwhile, will be aiming to win eight
straight as the host for the first time since a 10-game spurt from December
10, 2003-January 15, 2004.
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