Pistons Extend Winning Streak to Five, Defeat Bulls 126-110
CHICAGO – The Detroit Pistons continued their impressive form with a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, February 22, 2026. The win marks the Pistons’ fifth consecutive victory and solidifies their position as the league leaders with a record of 42-13.
Duren Dominates in Return from Suspension
Jalen Duren made a significant impact in his return from a two-game suspension, leading the Pistons with 26 points and 13 rebounds. ESPN reports that Duren’s performance was crucial in Detroit taking control of the game in the second half. He did receive a technical foul in the third quarter for dropping the ball on the face of Chicago’s Nick Richards even as Richards was on the floor.
Cunningham Nears Triple-Double
Cade Cunningham contributed 18 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds, narrowly missing his 15th career triple-double. Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson also added significant scoring punch, with 18 and 17 points respectively.
Bulls Struggle, Extend Losing Streak
The Bulls, now 24-33, suffered their season-high eighth consecutive loss. Josh Giddey led Chicago with 27 points, shooting 10-for-16 from the field, including five 3-pointers. Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith, and Issac Okoro each added 15 points, but the Bulls’ 23 turnovers proved costly, leading to 28 points for Detroit. ESPN noted that Detroit outmuscled Chicago in the paint, scoring 68 points compared to the Bulls’ 38.
Injury and Coaching Updates for the Bulls
The Bulls were without Jaden Ivey, who is expected to be out for two weeks with knee soreness. Anfernee Simons also left the game with a left wrist injury. Despite these challenges, Bulls coach Billy Donovan returned to the bench after missing a game to attend his father’s funeral.
Game Summary
The game was tight in the first half, with the Pistons leading by no more than six points. However, Detroit pulled away in the second half, capitalizing on Duren’s strong performance and the Bulls’ turnovers. The final score was Detroit Pistons 126, Chicago Bulls 110.
Box Score: NBA.com