Chicago Visits Detroit Following Cunningham’s 40-Point Game
Matchup Details
Chicago Bulls (21-28, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (24-24, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE
Detroit hosts the Chicago Bulls after Cade Cunningham scored 40 points in the Detroit Pistons’ 117-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Pistons’ Recent Performance
The Pistons have gone 1-8 against division opponents. Detroit has a 12-18 record against teams over.500.
Bulls’ Recent Performance
The Bulls are 3-6 against opponents in the Central Division. Chicago has a 12-18 record in games decided by at least 10 points.
Scoring Averages
The Pistons score 112.0 points per game, 7.8 fewer points than the 119.8 the Bulls give up. The Bulls are shooting 46.6% from the field, which equals what the Pistons’ opponents have shot this season.
Top Performers
Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists for the Pistons. Malik Beasley is averaging 15.9 points over the last 10 games.
Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists for the Bulls. Zach LaVine is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Last 10 Games
Pistons: 5-5, averaging 112.9 points, 46.0 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 8.0 steals, and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.5 points per game.
Bulls: 3-7, averaging 109.8 points, 48.7 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 7.0 steals, and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.5 points.
Injuries
Pistons: Jaden Ivey: out (leg)
Bulls: Zach LaVine: day to day (personal), Torrey Craig: day to day (leg)
Conclusion
The Chicago Bulls will look to bounce back from their recent struggles as they visit the Detroit Pistons, who are riding a high after Cade Cunningham’s 40-point performance. The Pistons have struggled against division opponents, but their offense has been strong overall. The Bulls, on the other hand, have struggled against teams over.500 and have a tough task ahead of them.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record for the Chicago Bulls?
A: The Chicago Bulls have a record of 21-28.
Q: What is the current record for the Detroit Pistons?
A: The Detroit Pistons have a record of 24-24.
Q: Who scored 40 points for the Detroit Pistons in their last game?
A: Cade Cunningham scored 40 points for the Detroit Pistons in their 117-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
