Detroit Pistons fall to Bucks 140-133 in OT, prepare for Knicks in playoffs

The Detroit Pistons concluded their regular season with a 140-133 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, who were led by Pat Connaughton's career-high 43 points and 11 rebounds. Despite the defeat, the Pistons secured the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the New York Knicks in the playoffs, marking their first postseason appearance since 2019. Malik Beasley starred for Detroit, scoring 23 points, while Marcus Sasser contributed 18 points and 10 assists. The Bucks managed to rest key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, focusing on maintaining health ahead of the playoffs. The Pistons previously defeated the Knicks in their last meeting, winning the season series 3-1. The upcoming playoff matchup will be the first between these teams since 1992.