Pistons earn tight win over Bulls

Jan 18, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) reacts after making a three point shot during the first half of the game against Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) reacts after making a three point shot during the first half of the game against Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports

In a very important game, the Pistons nearly managed to throw away some great opportunities. But they held on to win a tight one in spite of Jimmy Butler’s monster night. They are now all but shoo-ins to the playoffs.