With star forward Khris Middleton sidelined, Dellavedova was given extra responsibility against the Detroit Pistons and he didn't let his team-mates down.

The Maryborough native dished out a team-high six assists to go with two points and one rebound as the Bucks defeated the Pistons 115-92.

Dellavedova played 20 minutes of game time - the most he's played in one match this season.

Dellavedova has played in only half of Milwaukee's games this season and is averaging a career-low seven minutes per game.

Despite the lack of court time, the 28-year-old continues to help the Bucks on and off the floor.

"Delly's leadership and his voice in all kind of situations - practices, film sessions, timeouts - having Delly around is great," Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer said this week.

"He's got a lot of great insight, he's been in deep play-off runs and on great teams; guys like that are invaluable."

Earlier this week, Dellavedova said his championship-winning experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers helped his leadership skills.

"I've been around people who have led really well without playing a lot," he said.

"James Jones was probably the best, with how much experience he had. He would say the tough things when they need to be said.

"You can still be effective being a leader even if you aren't playing as much."

The Bucks (16-7) are in the second place on the NBA eastern conference standings behind the Toronto Raptors (21-5).

The Bucks next two games are against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors (17-9) on Saturday (AEDT) and Toronto on Monday (AEDT).

Meanwhile, Stephen Curry made nine three-pointers and scored 42 points and Kevin Durant added 25 as the Golden State Warriors claimed a 129-105 win over a Cleveland team now firmly in rebuilding mode in the post-LeBron era.

The Cavaliers are playing without injured All-Star Kevin Love, forward JR Smith is on a forced hiatus and sharpshooter Kyle Korver was recently traded to Utah.

It was Golden State's first visit to Cleveland since June, when the Warriors completed a sweep to win their third NBA championship in four years.

In Los Angeles, James had a game-high 42 points as the Lakers piled on 43 points in the final quarter in a 121-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

 – with AAP

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