US EditionVucevic, Buzelis, Giddey Lead Way, Bulls Beat Pistons 115-111 After Blowing Big Lead
Nikola Vucevic scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Bulls rallied from a 23-point deficit to win their season opener, Chicago's first game of the NBA season.
- On Wednesday in Chicago, the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 115-114, with Vucevic hitting a late hook with 1:31 remaining.
- After last season's 14-to-44 turnaround, the Detroit Pistons entered the opener with higher expectations despite Jaden Ivey recovering from right-knee surgery.
- Josh Giddey produced 19 points and 11 assists and sank late free throws to put Chicago ahead, while Ron Holland II tied the game at 105 with a 3 and Matas Buzelis' alley-oop preceded a Cade Cunningham layup that tied it 109.
- Coby White is expected to miss at least the first six games with a strained right calf, and Chicago travels to Orlando on Saturday while Detroit goes to Houston on Friday.
- Isaiah Stewart's 20 points and 10 rebounds and Ron Holland II's 19 showed Detroit's supporting scoring, while late-game fouls and challenges shaped the final possessions.
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Independent EspañolCHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Matas Buzelis added 21 points, and the Chicago Bulls rallied after blowing a 23-point lead to beat the Pistons 115-111 on Wednesday night.
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The Morning Sun
Pistons’ 23-point comeback falls short, as Bulls take opener, 115-111
Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Matas Buzelis scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls regrouped after blowing a 23-point lead to beat the Detroit Pistons 115-111 in their opener Wednesday night.
Nikola Vucevic pours in 28 to help Bulls get by Pistons
Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 14 rebounds and Josh Giddey contributed 19 points and 11 assists to boost the Chicago Bulls to a 115-111 victory against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Wednesday in the teams' season opener.Cade Cunningham had 23 points and 10 assists for the Pistons, while Isaiah Stewart had 20 points and 10 boards.Trailing by double digits for much of the night and 15 entering the fourth quarter, Detroit rallied to tie the gam…
Idaho Press
Vucevic, Buzelis, Giddey lead way, Bulls beat Pistons 115-111 after blowing big lead
CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Matas Buzelis scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls regrouped after blowing a 23-point lead to beat the Detroit Pistons 115-111 in their opener Wednesday night.
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