DETROIT – The Milwaukee Bucks wrap up a road back-to-back series with a visit to Detroit on Wednesday, April 8, as they face the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
The Bucks will get a couple of players back who sat out the loss in Brooklyn on April 7 in guards Ryan Rollins and Gary Trent Jr.
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The Bucks will head to Milwaukee on April 10 for the home finale at Fiserv Forum.
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) is swarmed by Milwaukee Bucks forward Pete Nance (35) and guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Bucks draft pick update
Milwaukee is still in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, a position its held since December. But with a 31-48 record, the Bucks still own the 10th worst record in the league. They still have a chance to improve their draft position should they finish with the same record, or worse, than Chicago (30-49).
The Bulls play Washington and Orlando to finish out the season.
Currently, the way the lottery works, the Bucks can either win a top four pick in the draft (13.9%) or win the No. 10 (65.9%), No. 11 (19%) and No. 12 (1.2%) picks. If they can get into the ninth position, they would get a chance to win the No. 9 pick as well.
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Remember, however, should the Bucks end up with a lower draft position than New Orleans (26-54) the Pelicans can swap positions as a remnant of the 2020 Jrue Holiday trade.
Is Giannis playing?
No.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for his 13th straight game with a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee. He suffered that injury on March 15 when he landed awkwardly following a dunk.
There is an ongoing investigation by the NBA into the Bucks handling of Antetokounmpo’s injury and holding him out. In an interview on April 7, Bucks GM Jon Horst said simply that the 31-year-old two-time MVP has not yet been medically cleared to return to action.
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That said, Horst did not rule Antetokounmpo out for the final two regular-season games on April 10 vs. Brooklyn at Fiserv Forum and April 12 at Philadelphia.
What time is the Bucks game?
Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Bucks game on?
The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks on the call.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (left knee hyperextension and bone bruise)
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Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles tendinopathy)
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Kevin Porter Jr., out (right knee surgery)
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Bobby Portis Jr., out (left wrist sprain)
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Myles Turner, out (left ankle sprain)
Bucks probable starters
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Guards: Gary Trent Jr., Ryan Rollins
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Forwards: Ousmane Dieng, Pete Nance
Bucks vs. Pistons odds
Detroit is a 18.5-point favorite over Milwaukee and the over/under is set at 220.5 points per BetMGM.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) fouls Memphis Grizzlies Ratyan Rupert (32) during the first half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) fouls Memphis Grizzlies Ratyan Rupert (32) during the first half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Memphis Grizzlies forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18) guards Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) during the first half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Memphis Grizzlies forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18) fouls Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) during the second half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo walks off the court with his brother, forward Alex Antetokounmpo (29) after their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) dunks the ball during the second half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) passes the ball during the second half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Memphis Grzzilies forward Rayan Rupert (32) sats the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) during the second half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks (22) fouls Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) during the second half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Dariq Whitehead (00) during the second half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Tyler Burton (5) during the second half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) misses a three-point shot during the second half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Memphis Grizzlies Ratyan Rupert (32) forward drives on Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the first half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks guard Cormac Ryan (30) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Memphis Grizzlies Dariq Whitehead (00) guards Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the first half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) fouls Memphis Grizzlies Rayan Rupert (32) as forward Pete Nance (35) assists during the first half of their game Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, left, and assistant coach David Joerger after shown during the first half of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is shown during the first half of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo talks with forward Tyler Burton (5) and guard Adama Bal (72) during the first half of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight vs. Pistons?
