Pistons Win 8th Straight Over Bulls Despite Injuries

The Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to eight games with a 124-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena, overcoming the absence of their entire starting lineup due to injuries.

Paul Reed powered the depleted Pistons with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson added 23 points before fouling out. Daniss Jenkins, in his first NBA start, contributed 18 points and a career-high 12 assists. The win improved Detroit's record to 10-2, keeping them in first place in the Eastern Conference. For the Bulls, Matas Buzelis recorded 21 points and 14 rebounds in a double-double, and Kevin Huerter scored 20 points, but Chicago suffered its fourth consecutive loss after opening the season 6-1.

The Pistons built a commanding lead early, shooting 60.5 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from three-point range in the first half en route to a season-high 68 points before the break. Robinson tallied 17 points in that span, with Jenkins adding 16. Detroit entered the fourth quarter ahead by 16, but the Bulls mounted a comeback, scoring the first 11 points to narrow the gap to 95-90. Chicago pulled within 97-96 moments later, but Reed...