Pistons Vs Bulls: Pistons Score 126-110 as Bulls Drop Eighth Straight
Pistons Vs Bulls framed a one-sided afternoon at the United Center, with Detroit defeating Chicago 126-110 and handing the Bulls their eighth straight loss. The result matters now because the Bulls (24-33) face a short turnaround with the Knicks coming Sunday and the Hornets on Tuesday while still trying to cohere around a shuffled roster.
Pistons third-quarter surge at United Center
Detroit turned a close game at halftime into a blowout by outscoring the Bulls 44-26 in the third quarter, a swing that helped the Pistons build a decisive margin en route to the 126-110 final. The scoring burst and defensive stops in that period broke Chicago’s resistance and produced a measurable impact on the scoreboard, turning a contest that was competitive at the break into a rout.
Kevin Huerter's late-night trade call and changing fortunes
Former Bulls guard Kevin Huerter described getting a phone call at about 1 o'clock from coach Billy Donovan informing him he had been moved to Detroit. Huerter said he was surprised — he had just been preparing to nap — and has since shifted from a struggling situation to a team that has won five in a row and "sits comfortably atop the East. " The game at the United Center represented a homecoming of sorts, with Huerter facing his former team in a loss that contrasted with his new club’s recent surge.
Coach Billy Donovan on turnovers and a crowded backcourt
Chicago’s coaching staff framed the defeat around ball security and lineup management. Donovan said the Bulls committed 23 turnovers and pointed out that three players had four or five turnovers apiece — a turnover profile he said is incompatible with winning. He also noted the difficulty of "managing all those guards, " adding, "We’re going to have a logjam there, " when explaining limited opportunities for some young players.
Injuries, restrictions and minutes for role players
Availability issues complicated Chicago’s rotation. Josh Giddey and Tre Jones remained on minutes restrictions, Anfernee Simons left in the first half with a sore wrist but did not miss extended time, and Jaden Ivey was sidelined with knee woes. Matas Buzelis was described as "in a funk, " and Donovan said he found just eight-plus minutes for second-year guard Rob Dillingham, noting it was not a matter of Dillingham’s readiness but of sheer positional congestion.
Turnovers, schedule and short-term outlook
The Bulls’ record of 24-33 and the lengthening skid now collide with a compact upcoming slate: a game against the Knicks on Sunday followed by the Hornets on Tuesday. The combination of 23 turnovers, a packed guard rotation and injury management created immediate cause-and-effect: poor ball control and lineup instability produced the third-quarter collapse and extended the losing streak.
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What makes this notable is how quickly transactional roster moves and minutes restrictions can reshape on-court chemistry: a player swapped late in the day, limited-duty veterans and an influx of guards combined to produce 23 turnovers and a decisive third-quarter collapse. Assistant coach J. B. Bickerstaff insisted Huerter will contribute going forward, but the immediate picture for Chicago centers on reducing turnovers, clarifying roles and surviving a compact schedule while key players work back from restrictions and injuries.
