The Detroit Pistons (22-18) head to Chicago to take on the Bulls (15-27) to try to get a second road win in a row. The Detroit Pistons are coming off the back of a huge win against the Brooklyn Nets and look to carry that momentum forward.
Likely Starters:
Detroit Pistons: Ish Smith, Avery Bradley, Reggie Bullock, Tobias Harris, Andre Drummond
Chicago Bulls: Kris Dunn, Justin Holiday, Denzel Valentine, Lauri Markkanen, Robin Lopez
The Detroit Pistons will still be without Jon Leuer (ankle), Reggie Jackson (ankle), and Stanley Johnson has just been ruled out of the game also. While the Chicago Bulls will be without Cameron Payne (foot), but they welcome back Zach LaVine who will play his first game of the season and has a minute restriction of three-quarters.
Keys to the Game:
Battle of the Bigs:
Tobias Harris and Andre Drummond versus Lauri Markkanen and Robin Lopez. The Detroit Piston big men will have their work cut out slowing down the Chicago Bulls big men who have been big, especially in the Bulls last game against the New York Knicks. If the Detroit bigs can establish themselves early and start getting it done, than Detroit will be in good stead for the win.
Kris Dunn:
Kris Dunn has been on a tear lately, and the Detroit Piston perimeter defence will have its work cut out to stop him. He has been leading the team well and has put his teammates in a position to score as well (averaging 8 assists per game over the last 3 games).