Bulls Edge Pistons in Close Season Opener
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · United Center
Chicago Bulls 115, Detroit Pistons 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls?
Chicago Bulls beat Detroit Pistons 115-111 at United Center on October 22, 2025.
In a tightly contested season opener, the Chicago Bulls narrowly defeated the Detroit Pistons 115-111 at the United Center. The victory marks the Bulls' second consecutive win against the Pistons, extending their lead in the series to 1-0 for the current season. Chicago came into this game with a strong home record of 1-0, while Detroit was looking to bounce back from an opening loss, bringing their record to 0-1.
The Bulls have shown impressive form recently, winning seven of their last ten games, with a current winning streak of three games. They averaged 121.4 points scored and allowed 116.7 points during this stretch. In their last five games, they maintained a record of 4-1, scoring an average of 120.8 points while allowing 110.8. At home, Chicago has been particularly strong, with a record of 5-1 in their last six home games.
On the other hand, the Pistons have struggled lately, losing two consecutive games and holding a record of 4-6 over their last ten. Their scoring average during this period was 116.6 points, while they allowed an average of 117.2 points. In their last five games, Detroit's performance dipped further, with only one win and an average of 117.4 points scored against 121.4 allowed. Their away record stands at 1-3, highlighting their difficulties on the road.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Bulls have faced the Pistons four times this season, with Chicago winning only one of those encounters, which took place on November 19, 2024, with a score of 122-112. The previous three meetings in February 2025 resulted in losses for the Bulls, including a significant defeat where they were outscored 110-128.
Injury concerns were present for the Bulls, with Dailyn Swain, Zach Collins, Josh Giddey, and Rob Dillingham all listed as day-to-day. Their statuses could impact the team's depth and performance in upcoming games. The Pistons did not report any injuries in the block, which may have given them an advantage in terms of player availability.
The betting market had set the odds with the Bulls favored to win, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The conditions at the United Center were typical for a basketball game, with a lively atmosphere as fans welcomed the new season.
As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a series of crucial scoring plays in the fourth quarter that kept the outcome in suspense. Matas Buzelis made a key alley-oop dunk, tying the game at 109-109, before Cade Cunningham's driving layup put the Pistons momentarily ahead. However, the Bulls responded with a hook shot from Nikola Vucevic, followed by free throws from Josh Giddey that ultimately sealed the victory.
With this win, the Bulls will look to build on their momentum in the coming games, while the Pistons will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they continue their season.
Injury report
- Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
- Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
- Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
- Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Leaders
- PointsNikola Vucevic28Chicago Bulls
- AssistsJosh Giddey11Chicago Bulls
- ReboundsNikola Vucevic14Chicago Bulls
- PointsCade Cunningham23Detroit Pistons
- AssistsCade Cunningham10Detroit Pistons
- ReboundsIsaiah Stewart10Detroit Pistons
Recent form
Chicago Bulls
Last 10: 7-3Streak W3121.4 scored · 116.7 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W122-102at Philadelphia 76ersApr 13
- W119-89vs Washington WizardsApr 12
- W119-111vs Miami HeatApr 10
- L113-135at Cleveland CavaliersApr 8
- W131-117at Charlotte HornetsApr 6
- W118-113vs Portland Trail BlazersApr 5
- W137-118vs Toronto RaptorsApr 2
- L117-145at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 1
- L119-120vs Dallas MavericksMar 30
- W119-117vs Los Angeles LakersMar 28
Detroit Pistons
Last 10: 4-6Streak L2116.6 scored · 117.2 allowed per game1-3 away
- L133-140at Milwaukee BucksApr 13
- L119-125vs Milwaukee BucksApr 11
- W115-106vs New York KnicksApr 10
- L117-127vs Sacramento KingsApr 7
- L103-109vs Memphis GrizzliesApr 5
- W117-105at Toronto RaptorsApr 4
- L103-119at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 3
- L104-123at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 30
- W133-122vs Cleveland CavaliersMar 28
- W122-96vs San Antonio SpursMar 25
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | Detroit Pistons | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 43-97 | 39-87 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 7-24 | 11-30 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 37 |
| Free throws | 18-26 | 26-32 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Assists | 29 | 29 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 10 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 68 | 50 |
| Fouls | 29 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 23 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter72-84Isaiah Stewart makes dunk (Caris LeVert assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-86Tre Jones makes 2-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter72-89Patrick Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-92Ayo Dosunmu makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tre Jones assists)
- 3rd Quarter74-92Ronald Holland II makes 1-foot driving dunk (Tobias Harris assists)
- 3rd Quarter76-92Isaiah Stewart makes 1-foot dunk (Ausar Thompson assists)
- 3rd Quarter77-92Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter78-92Ronald Holland II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter78-94Matas Buzelis makes 1-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter79-94Caris LeVert makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-94Ausar Thompson makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter82-94Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-94Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-95Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-95Isaiah Stewart makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ausar Thompson assists)
- 4th Quarter86-97Matas Buzelis makes dunk (Isaac Okoro assists)
- 4th Quarter87-97Isaiah Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-97Isaiah Stewart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-97Cade Cunningham makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter91-97Jalen Duren makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-99Kevin Huerter makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter91-101Matas Buzelis makes finger roll layup
- 4th Quarter93-101Tobias Harris makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter95-101Jalen Duren makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter95-103Nikola Vucevic makes 11-foot two point shot (Tre Jones assists)
- 4th Quarter98-103Cade Cunningham makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 4th Quarter98-105Nikola Vucevic makes 12-foot jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
- 4th Quarter100-105Ausar Thompson makes 2-foot two point shot (Cade Cunningham assists)
- 4th Quarter102-105Ronald Holland II makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter105-105Ronald Holland II makes 23-foot three point shot (Ausar Thompson assists)
- 4th Quarter105-107Nikola Vucevic makes 8-foot jumper (Tre Jones assists)
- 4th Quarter107-107Cade Cunningham makes 10-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter107-109Matas Buzelis makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Tre Jones assists)
- 4th Quarter109-109Cade Cunningham makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter109-111Nikola Vucevic makes 2-foot hook shot (Josh Giddey assists)
- 4th Quarter109-112Josh Giddey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-112Cade Cunningham makes driving layup (Jalen Duren assists)
- 4th Quarter111-113Josh Giddey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-114Josh Giddey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-115Josh Giddey makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Chicago Bulls, below favours Detroit Pistons.
Venue
- United CenterChicago, IL
- Attendance21381
- OfficialsPat Fraher, Dedric Taylor, Suyash Mehta
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