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The Detroit Pistons faced a tough challenge on their first stop of a five-game road trip, facing a longtime rival and an opponent they hadn’t beaten in 11 straight meetings over the past three seasons. Furthermore, the team was shorthanded due to suspensions from Wednesday’s controversial game against the Orlando Magic. Despite these challenges, the Pistons competed until the final few minutes but ultimately fell to the Chicago Bulls in a 132-118 loss at United Center.

Game Recap: Detroit Pistons 118 – Chicago Bulls 132

The Detroit Pistons entered the game leading the NBA in bench points with 675 (48.2 per game) since December 1st. This strong bench performance was largely due to the contributions of Alec Burks, who finished with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting after scoring 32 points on 10-of-11 shooting against the Magic. However, Burks was not enough to carry the team to victory against the Bulls, as six players scored in double figures for the Pistons, led by Bojan Bogdanovic’s 20 points, four rebounds, and five assists. The Pistons also received strong performances from Jaden Ivey and Alec Burks, scoring 19 points, and Isaiah Stewart, who recorded a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds.

  • The Detroit Pistons faced a tough challenge in their first game of a five-game road trip against the Chicago Bulls, a longtime rival and opponent they hadn’t beaten in 11 straight meetings over the past three seasons.
  • The Pistons were shorthanded due to suspensions from Wednesday’s controversial game against the Orlando Magic.
  • Despite these challenges, the Pistons competed until the final few minutes but ultimately fell to the Bulls in a 132-118 loss at United Center.
  • Zach Lavine led the Bulls with a game-high 43 points, including 18 points in the first quarter and 8-of-8 from the free-throw line.
  • The Pistons had six players score in double figures, led by Bojan Bogdanovic’s 20 points, four rebounds, and five assists.

By the Numbers

Zach Lavine led the Chicago Bulls to a 132-118 victory over the Detroit Pistons, scoring a game-high 43 points and adding seven assists and five rebounds. The Bulls also had six players score in double figures, while former Pistons center Andre Drummond recorded 12 points and seven rebounds. The Pistons had six players score in double figures, but they struggled with their shooting, finishing the game with a 44.3% field goal and 35.7% 3-point percentage. The Bulls shot 51.1% from the field and 44.4% from 3-point range.

  • Zach Lavine scored a game-high 43 points for the Bulls
  • Lavine had 18 points in the first quarter and was 8-of-8 from the free-throw line.
  • Lavine also had seven assists and five rebounds.
  • The Bulls had six players score in double figures, including 19 points and nine rebounds from Nikola Vucevic and 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists from DeMar DeRozan.
  • Andre Drummond scored 12 points and had seven rebounds on 5-of-7 shooting against his former team.
  • The Pistons shot 44.3% from the field and 35.7% from the 3-point range.
  • The Bulls shot 51.1% from the field and 44.4% from the 3-point range.

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