dailyloe.com – The Milwaukee Bucks conclude a road back-to-back against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons host the Bucks, who are finishing their regular season schedule. This game marks Milwaukee’s final road contest before their home finale.
Milwaukee will see the return of guards Ryan Rollins and Gary Trent Jr. Both players missed the previous night’s loss in Brooklyn. The Bucks then head home to host their final game at Fiserv Forum on April 10.
The team’s draft lottery positioning remains a key subplot. The Bucks hold the 11th place in the Eastern Conference with a 31-48 record. This also gives them the 10th-worst record in the entire NBA league.
They could improve their draft odds by finishing with the same or a worse record than the Chicago Bulls (30-49). Chicago concludes its season against Washington and Orlando. Milwaukee’s final positioning is still fluid.
Under current lottery rules, the Bucks have several potential outcomes. They have a 13.9% chance to win a top-four pick in the draft. They are most likely to receive the No. 10 pick (65.9%), No. 11 (19%), or No. 12 (1.2%).
If they can climb to the ninth-worst record, they gain a chance at the No. 9 pick. However, the New Orleans Pelicans (26-54) hold a swap right from a 2020 trade. This could affect Milwaukee’s final draft position.
Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play against Detroit. This marks his 13th consecutive game missed due to a left knee injury. He suffered a hyperextension and bone bruise on March 15 after an awkward landing.
The NBA is investigating the Bucks’ handling of Antetokounmpo’s injury and his extended absence. Bucks GM Jon Horst addressed the situation in an interview on April 7. The league’s inquiry adds another layer to the team’s challenging season finale.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
