Markkanen Busts Out Of Slump As Bulls Beat Pistons
After struggling with his shot for weeks, Lauri Markkanen said busting out of a slump Wednesday night was as simple as seeing the ball go through the basket.
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After struggling with his shot for weeks, Lauri Markkanen said busting out of a slump Wednesday night was as simple as seeing the ball go through the basket.
Trailing by one in the closing minutes, the Chicago Bulls were looking for someone to hit the big shots. Zach LaVine delivered the baskets they needed.
Chicago played without Zach LaVine, who missed the game with a right patellar tendon strain. Wayne Selden led the Bulls with 18 points while Otto Porter Jr. and Lauri Markkanen scored 17 each.
Pistons Beat Bulls, 107-88
The rebuilding Bulls maintained their seventh position heading into the draft lottery on May 15, losing their fourth straight.
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The Detroit Pistons ended a four-game losing streak with a 99-83 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
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LaVine had 14 points in his team debut, and the Bulls made the big plays late.
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Nikola Mirotic shot 12-of-15 and made 4-of-6 3-point attempts to lead Chicago to an easy win after it dropped eight of 10.
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the United Center.
The Pistons climbed into a tie for the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference with the Bulls, who were playing without injured Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo.
Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
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Jimmy Butler had 19 points, and Taj Gibson added 16 points and Robin Lopez 14.
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the United Center.
Rajon Rondo had 10 points in his return to the Chicago lineup.
Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
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