Pistons Fever: Detroit Demolishes Bucks 129–116 for 12th Straight Victory
I don’t know about you, but I am enjoying every minute of this winning streak. The Pistons demolished the Bucks 129–116 for their 12th straight win, improving to 14–2 and ending a 13-game losing streak to Milwaukee. Cade Cunningham stars as Detroit inches closer to franchise history.
It’s time to believe, Detroit. This isn’t a fluke. This isn’t a lucky run. The Pistons are one of the hottest teams in the NBA — full stop — and they proved it again on the road by dismantling the Milwaukee Bucks in a game that barely felt competitive after halftime.
This one was more than a win. It was a statement — and a historical marker. The victory pushed Detroit to 12 straight wins, their longest streak since the iconic 2003–04 championship team. Now the Pistons sit one win shy of tying the franchise record, a mark set by the Bad Boys in 1989–90 and matched by those 2003–04 champs.
And perhaps just as sweet: this one snapped a brutal 13-game losing streak to Milwaukee. Cade Cunningham reportedly reminded the team of that streak earlier in the day… and Detroit responded with a focused, mature, take-care-of-business performance. In all fairness to Milwaukee, they were without their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Still, that doesn’t take anything away from this victory.
📊 STAT CAPSULE — Pistons 129, Bucks 116
🏀 Detroit Pistons (14–2)
Win Streak: 12 games (longest since 2003-04)
Field Goal %: 62.8%
Three-Point %: 53.3%
Assist Ratio: Elite ball movement all night
⭐ Key Performers
Cade Cunningham — 29 pts, 10 ast, 8 reb
Tobias Harris — 18 pts (return from ankle sprain)
Jaden Ivey — 10 pts (first game in 10 months)
📍 Historical Note
Pistons now one win away from tying franchise record (13 straight)
The Conductor: Cade Cunningham’s Masterpiece
When your franchise player plays like this, streaks become possible.
Cade Cunningham put together a near-perfect all-around masterpiece: 29 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, and complete control of the game’s tempo. Every time the Bucks threatened to make a push, Cunningham slammed the door shut — either with a bucket, a dime, or a calm, steadying possession.
This is the version of Cade that Pistons fans envisioned when he went No. 1 overall. Confident. Commanding. Unbothered by pressure. He was the conductor from start to finish.
The Reinforcements Return: Ivey & Harris Make an Impact
As if the streak wasn’t already impressive, the Pistons’ depth just got a major boost.
Jaden Ivey, playing his first game in over 10 months after a long recovery from a broken fibula and knee surgery, returned with authority. In just 15 minutes, he scored 10 points and flashed that trademark burst that makes him such a matchup problem.
Tobias Harris also returned from a sprained ankle and didn’t miss a beat. The veteran poured in 18 points, gave Detroit consistent scoring in the midrange, and brought veteran calm to a high-tempo game.
The best part? Their reintroduction didn’t disrupt the team’s chemistry.
If anything, it elevated it.
Dominance by the Numbers
Let’s be clear: this wasn’t just winning — this was dominating.
- 62.8% from the field
- 53.3% from three
- Crisp ball movement
- Controlled pace
- Zero panic on the road
These are championship-level offensive numbers, especially against a perennial contender.
On the Horizon: A Date with History
Up next: Indiana Pacers.
A win ties the longest win streak in Pistons history.
Both teams that previously hit 13 straight — the 1989–90 Bad Boys and the 2003–04 champions — went on to win NBA titles. It’s far too early to talk rings… but this team is building something real. Something balanced. Something tough. Something Detroit.
The journey is long, but for the first time in a long time?
The future around here is blindingly bright.
Who were you more impressed with in their return, Jaden Ivey or Tobias Harris? Drop your comment below or join the conversation in the Pistons Hardwood Hub — where fans break down every game, every angle.
Info gathered from team reports, pressers & trusted media outlets — the way we always do it at Mitten Sports Talk.
