Game preview
Detroit Pistons0-0at
Milwaukee Bucks0-0
Thu, Mar 18, 8:00 PM EDTFiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
DET is playing into a 4 in 6 schedule window, which matters even before the ball goes up.
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What to know before tip
- DET is playing into a 4 in 6 schedule window, which matters even before the ball goes up.
- DET is in game 3 of 3 on the road with 647 mi already logged before tip.
- Schedule context makes this worth a look.
Who's in, who's out
DET
Clean reportNo players listed on the injury report. Everyone on the roster is expected to be available.
MIL
1 day-to-day- DTDKevin Porter Jr.Knee — Surgery · targeting Oct 1
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | DET | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Days rest | 1 day | 1 day |
| Hours rest | 48h | 48h |
| Rest swing | 0h | 0h |
| Travel in | 244 mi | 0 mi |
| Zone change | -1h | 0h |
| Body clock | -1h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 3 of 3 | Homestand · 3 of 5 |
| Miles before tip | 647 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | 4 in 6 | — |
| Fatigue Index | 5 | 1 |
DET carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 5 vs. MIL's 1.
How each side got here
DET
244 miDET came from Indianapolis, IN with 244 mi of travel and -1h of time-zone change.
Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI
MIL
0 miMIL stayed in Milwaukee, WI between games, so travel is not a real factor in this setup.
Stayed in Milwaukee, WI
Where this game sits in the run
DET
Road tripDET is on game 3 of 3 on the road, with 647 mi already behind it.
MIL
HomestandMIL is in game 3 of 5 on this homestand.