CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls were missing so many open 3-pointers and layups that Nikola Vucevic decided to have a little fun against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. The Bulls got off to a slow start and were never able to recover, falling behind by as many as 40 points in the second half. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to mount a comeback, and the Pistons cruised to a 132-92 victory.
The loss was a humbling experience for the Bulls, who had been playing well in recent weeks. But against the Pistons, they were unable to get anything going on offense, and their defense was unable to contain Detroit's high-powered attack. The Pistons shot 56% from the field, including 12-25 from 3-point range, and outrebounded the Bulls 51-38.
Vucevic, who led the Bulls with 17 points, tried to keep things light on the bench, joking with his teammates and attempting to rally them. But even his best efforts were not enough to turn the tide of the game. The Pistons were simply too strong, and the Bulls were left to pick up the pieces and try to regroup for their next game.
The Bulls' performance was a far cry from their recent wins, and it's clear that they still have a lot of work to do. They will need to bounce back quickly from this embarrassing loss if they want to stay in the playoff hunt. The Pistons, on the other hand, are feeling confident after their big win, and they will look to keep their momentum going in their next game.
The final score was 132-92, and the Bulls were left to wonder what had gone wrong. They had been so sure of themselves after their recent wins, but against the Pistons, they were completely outclassed. The Pistons' 40-point margin of victory was a testament to their dominance, and the Bulls were left to ponder the what-ifs of the game.