Auburn Hills, MI (SportsNetwork.com) - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 19 points and five rebounds in the Detroit Pistons' 98-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.

Brandon Jennings added 15 points, six assists and two steals for the Pistons, who have won two in a row. Josh Smith and Caron Butler each tallied 14 points and Andre Drummond donated 11 points and 10 rebounds.

"He didn't really get an opportunity last year to play and be able to get a feel for the game," said Smith of Caldwell-Pope. "This year, it all started with Summer League this summer. He has more confidence knowing he can come in and be affective. When he plays under control he's a good two guard to watch and his future's very bright and his work ethic is strong."

Jabari Parker ended with 18 points, five boards and three steals for the Bucks, who have lost two straight. Brandon Knight had 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds.

"It wasn't enough. I'd rather take a game where I score four points and we win the game," said Parker. "It's just all about winning. I didn't do enough. It's just about how you finish more than you start."

Smith's layup gave the Pistons a 97-93 lead with 15.1 seconds to play, then clinched the game with a steal of Knight. Butler went 1-of-2 from the line to put the game out of reach.

The Pistons led for the entire first half and took a 51-44 margin into the locker room.

Trailing 61-54 with 5:35 left in the third quarter, the Bucks went on a 14-2 run. Knight tallied seven points during the surge, including a 3-pointer with 2:47 remaining to make it 68-63 Milwaukee.

But Jennings responded with consecutive 3-pointers to give Detroit the lead back. The Pistons took a 76-72 edge into the fourth.

Giannis Anteokoumpo's slam and Parker's layup pulled Milwaukee within 90-87 with 2:49 left, but Caldwell-Pope answered with a 3-pointer and the Pistons held on.