Pistons dominate Bulls again with record-setting lead

On February 11, 2025, in Chicago, the Detroit Pistons had an impressive performance against the Chicago Bulls, winning decisively with a score of 132-92. The Pistons achieved a franchise-record lead of 42 points by halftime, showcasing their dominance throughout the first half, where they outscored the Bulls 71-29. This victory marked the Pistons' third consecutive win and highlighted Malik Beasley's individual accomplishment of scoring 24 points, including seven 3-pointers, which set a Detroit record for the most three-pointers made in a season with 212. The Bulls struggled significantly during this match, setting a record for missing their first 20 3-point attempts before Ayo Dosunmu finally made one close to the end of the second quarter. Their shooting woes continued, as they ended the game shooting only 35% overall and making 10 out of 47 attempts from beyond the arc. The only players to score in double figures for Chicago were Matas Buzelis with 12 points and Josh Giddey with 11 points, while Coby White, who previously scored five points, again had a challenging game, making only two out of 13 shots and missing all eight of his attempts at three-pointers. The following night, on February 12, 2025, the Pistons continued their excellent form against the Bulls, winning by a score of 128-110. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 29 points, while teammates Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson added 19 points each. The Pistons went into the All-Star break after this victory, solidifying their position in the Eastern Conference. They had shown a remarkable improvement in their performance from the previous game, overcoming a challenging first half where the score was tied at 57. Despite the improvements, the Chicago Bulls faced their 13th loss in 16 games, reflecting a troubling trend for the team. Their struggles in shooting 3-pointers were again evident, as they hit only nine of 41 attempts after shooting poorly just a day prior. This consecutive defeat against the Pistons served as a stark reminder of the Bulls’ ongoing difficulties, notably in their transition game and defense, as they attempted to regain effectiveness on the court. Looking forward, both teams planned to continue their respective seasons with the Pistons confident heading into upcoming games and the Bulls searching for ways to rectify their issues.