The Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 97-82.
The Bulls took control with a 21-8 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 31.
DeMar DeRozan had 21 points (11 in the first quarter) and 6 assists. Lonzo Ball added 13 points (9 on 3 3-pointers), 3 steals and 4 blocks, and Alex Caruso had 12 points and 5 steals off the bench.
For the Pistons, Saddiq Bey had 20 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. All 12 of Trey Lyles’ points came in the fourth quarter.
The Bulls shot 41.7% from the field and 42.3% from 3 to the Pistons’ 38.6% and 17.9%. They held the Pistons to 82 points. The Pistons outscored the Bulls 54-34 in the paint.