The Chicago Bulls secured a 122-112 victory over the Detroit Pistons on November 18, 2024, at Little Caesars Arena. Nikola Vučević led the Bulls with 29 points, including six three-pointers, and 12 rebounds. Zach LaVine added 25 points, scoring 16 in the fourth quarter to help the Bulls pull away.
The Pistons were led by Cade Cunningham with 26 points and 10 assists, while Jalen Duren dominated the boards with 22 rebounds. Despite tying the game at 95 in the fourth quarter, the Pistons couldn’t match the Bulls’ late surge.
“We needed this win to get our confidence back,” said Vučević postgame. LaVine praised his team’s resilience, noting, “We stayed composed and executed late.”
The Bulls improved to 6-9, while the Pistons fell to 7-9. Chicago shot 50% from three-point range, a decisive factor in the win. Detroit, despite strong individual performances, struggled defensively in the clutch.