The Pistons win the B team matchup against the Bulls

Between Cade Cunningham’s absence, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris on one side, and Josh Giddy and Kobe White on the other, the first period led to a duel between… Isaiah Stewart (17 points) and Ayo Dosunmu (15 points).

THE Clips they lead most of the time, without any take-off, in the wake of their pivot, who is usually responsible in defense. Relying especially on waste from Bulls ball in hand. The Bulls are powered by their sixth man, relying on their rebounding dominance, and second chances, to stay in touch. While the addresses are on the half spear on both sides (52-50).

Chicago he returns with better intent in defense, but the awakening of Mataš Buzelis and Nikola Vučević also changes a lot. The triples are starting to arrive, unlike Detroitwho is still carrying Isaiah Stewart, while Ayo Dosunmu remains excellent off the bench. “Momentum” switches sides, except it only lasts (a quarter) of the time.

Indeed, even downsized, these Pistons have the resources and their replacements stand out around Isaiah Stewart. From Ron Holland on the rebound to Chaz Lanier on threes, through Javonte Green on defense and Daniss Jenkins on creation. Efforts were made – and very well, even – on each side and the Bulls logically ended up cracking, and not just by a little bit (108-93).

The man of the evening is none other than Isaiah Stewart (31 points), Doc Daniss Jenkins gives 15 assists off the bench, without Cade Cunningham. In contrast, the trio has 64 points Aio Dosunmu – Matas Buzelis – Nikola Vucevic were not enough.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

“More careers” by Isaiah Stewart. For the first time in his career, Isaiah Stewart reached 30 points in the NBA. A welcome addition in the absence of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris. Generally responsible for running the Pistons’ defense, he transformed tremendously into the leader of the offense, physically taking on Nikola Vucevic and exemplifying Detroit’s dominance in the paint (despite a defensive rebounding flop).

Final unilateral act. Twelve minutes from the end, Chicago still led (77-76), driving a good third quarter. But with their experimental five, made up of Dennis Jenkins, Chase Lanier, Javonte Green, Ron Holland and Isaiah Stewart, the Pistons forced a number of missed shots by the Bulls, in addition to making the difference near the circle, to finally end the period with a double (32) points (16). This now makes it four wins in five matches for Jay Bickerstaff’s men, but three straight defeats for Billy Donovan.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.