CHICAGO — Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to victory over the Chicago Bulls with a stunning performance, scoring 29 points in a 128-110 win on Wednesday. This match followed their remarkable triumph the night before, where they crushed the Bulls 132-92.
Alongside Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson contributed significantly with 19 points each, while Jalen Duren had a notable game with 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Pistons entered the All-Star break riding high with their fourth consecutive win, highlighted by a franchise-record 42-point lead at halftime during their previous game against the Bulls. In stark contrast, Chicago endured a disappointing night, missing their first 20 attempts from beyond the arc, setting a franchise record for futility.
As the game unfolded on Wednesday, the Pistons found themselves commanding a 82-61 advantage midway through the third quarter, spurred by a 25-4 scoring run that began late in the first half. This loss marked the Bulls’ 13th defeat in their last 16 contests.
Ayo Dosunmu emerged as a bright spot for Chicago, scoring 23 points, while Nikola Vucevic added a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. However, the Bulls continued to struggle with their three-point shooting, sinking nine of 41 attempts after having shot poorly with 10 of 47 in the previous matchup. Despite hopes for improvement, Coby White managed only seven points, which was disappointing after scoring a season-low five the night before.
**Key Takeaways**
For the Pistons, it was a solid finish to the break. Meanwhile, the Bulls demonstrated a more vigorous approach inside the paint but still fell short of expectations from their prior performance.
**Significant Moment**
After the Pistons’ drubbing of the Bulls with a first half score of 71-29 in the earlier game, this matchup saw the two teams tied at 57 late in the second quarter. However, a shift occurred right after. Duren ignited the Pistons’ explosive run with a powerful dunk. Cunningham then drove to the basket, finishing with a layup at the buzzer to create a 66-59 halftime advantage. This momentum continued as Cunningham scored again, pushing the lead to 82-61 with just over seven minutes left in the third quarter.
**Important Statistic**
The Pistons shot an impressive 51.1% from the field and dominated the paint, outscoring the Bulls 68-48.
**Upcoming Games**
Following this bout, Detroit is set to face San Antonio on February 21, while Chicago will meet New York on February 20.