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The Chicago Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons 115–111 on October 22 at the United Center, with Nikola Vučević leading the way on 28 points and Matas Buzelis adding 21 in a balanced offensive effort. Chicago's defense proved decisive, holding a 108.4 offensive rating while limiting Detroit to 105.3, though the Pistons mounted a fourth-quarter surge with 32 points after scoring just 19 in the opening frame. The Bulls shot 44.8 percent from the field and connected on 11 three-pointers, while Detroit matched their overall efficiency at 44.3 percent but made only 7 from deep, a five-shot disparity that proved marginal in a four-point contest. Chicago controlled the glass with 50 rebounds to Detroit's 46 and both teams distributed equally with 29 assists apiece, though the Pistons' ball security advantage—10 turnovers versus 17—kept them competitive. Cory Cunningham paced Detroit with 23 points and Isaiah Stewart contributed 20, but their late-game rally fell just short. The win positions Chicago favorably in early-season standings as the Pistons regroup after a competitive road loss.
