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LaVine leads Bulls past Pistons 94-88
By: Mike Stiles - Thursday, October 21, 2021

Jerami Grant puts up a shot against Chicago (photo courtesy of Detroit Free Press)

(DETROIT) – Zach LaVine can still score in bunches when needed. LaVine scored 15 of his 34 points in the third quarter to spark sluggish Chicago, leading the Bulls to a 94-88 victory over the host Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams. Detroit's Jerami Grant was off on an 11-foot baseline jumper with 50 seconds left, missing a chance to tie it. The Bulls sealed the victory by making free throws. DeMar DeRozan had 17 points, and Lonzo Ball had 12 points in their Bulls debut as both players work on creating chemistry on the court with LaVine. Chicago's Nikola Vicevic had 10 points and 11 rebounds at halftime and finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Detroit was without rookie guard Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 overall pick, whose NBA debut was delayed by a sprained right ankle. Grant led the Pistons with 24 points. Detroit's Saddiq Bey scored 13 points, Isaiah Stewart added 12 points and reserve Kelly Olynyk scored 10 points in his debut with the team. Detroit missed 7 of 8 shots to open the game and Chicago failed to connect on 10 of its first 13 shots.



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