Strong Comeback! Lillard’s First Quarter Points & Second Quarter Points; Ivey Scores Alone; Pistons Lead Bucks 60-58 at Half

On October 7, in an NBA preseason game, the Pistons led the Bucks 60-58 by halftime.

The first quarter saw the Bucks perform exceptionally well, with Lillard hitting three three-pointers in his first three attempts, along with outstanding performances from Lopez and Portis. The Bucks started with a 20-3 lead over the Pistons, extending their lead to as much as 18 points. However, the Pistons quickly regained their composure, with Ivey getting hot and helping the team reduce the deficit to single digits by the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, both teams traded blows, with the Bucks maintaining the lead. But during crucial moments, Fontecchio hit consecutive three-pointers, while Ivey maintained his excellent shooting form. The Pistons went on a key 19-5 run to take the lead. Before halftime, the two teams remained neck and neck, with Cunningham’s driving layup giving the Pistons a 2-point lead over the Bucks at the half.

Half-time statistics:

Portis scored 16 points, Lillard had 15 points and 4 assists, Lopez had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks, Prince had 5 points and 4 rebounds, Connaughton had 7 points and 3 rebounds, Wright had 2 points and 2 assists, Trent had 5 points before being injured and leaving the game

Ivey scored 17 points and had 2 rebounds, Cunningham had 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, Duren had 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, Fontecchio had 7 points, Beasley had 9 points, Holland had 4 points and 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Hardaway had 4 points and 2 rebounds