Pistons Get Rocked in Milwaukee

Steve Bell

am800-sports-basketball-nba-detroit-pistons-milwaukee-1.9072632 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 14: George Hill #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Langston Galloway #9 of the Detroit Pistons during Game One of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 14, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (George Hill of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Langston Galloway of the Detroit Pistons during the Eastern Conference Playoffs April 14, 2019 in Milwaukee. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images))

The topseeded Bucks blast the Pistons in their playoff opener

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a double-double with a game-high 24 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Bucks to a 121-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Milwaukee.

George Hill added 16 points off the bench for Milwaukee which rolled to a 27-point lead in the first half, taking a 70-43 margin at halftime.

Luke Kennard scored 21 points off the bench for Detroit in the loss.

Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson racked up 12 points a piece for the NBA's Pistons who fall to 1-and-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Blake Griffin sat out with a sore knee.

The Bucks host Game Two Wednesday.