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Pistons visit slumping Bucks

Dec 1, 2007 - 2:25 PM Detroit (9-5) at Milwaukee (7-7) 8:30 pm EST

MILWAUKEE (Ticker) - The Detroit Pistons attempt to extend the struggles of the Milwaukee Bucks when the teams meet Saturday.

Richard Hamilton scored 19 points to lead a balanced attack as Detroit registered its third win in four tries with an easy 109-74 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Pistons veteran Rasheed Wallace returned to the court after missing the last two games with an injured knee, collecting nine points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes.

The Bucks continued their recent struggles on Friday, dropping a 91-88 decision to the lackluster New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Michael Redd led the way with 27 points for the Bucks, who have lost a season-high three straight games.

"I'm speechless," said Redd, who passed Terry Cummings for ninth place on the franchise's all-time scoring list. "I'm more speechless about us losing three in a row, not that we lost to the Knicks."

Milwaukee first-round pick Yi Jianlian has only reached double figures twice since doing so four straight games from November 3 to 11. He's averaging 9.0 points during this three-game slide.

The Pistons have won three of the last four trips to the Bradley Center, but are just 30-66 all-time on the road in the series.