Tonight the Chicago Bulls take on the Detroit Pistons in a battle of mediocrity. The Bulls come into tonight's game emotionally defeated after losing to the worst team in the NBA and after losing the last MVP not-named LeBron James for the season.
Tonight will be a tough game for the Bulls as the Pistons feature a trio of strong interior players in Andre Drummond, Josh Smith, and Greg Monroe. Miraculously, former future star Rodney Stuckey leads the team in scoring, while Smith, Drummond, Monroe, and Brandon Jennings all average double digits in scoring.
I'm not really sure what the Pistons are doing with regards to building their team. The Pistons continue to acquire overlapping talent rather than looking for complimentary pieces. This team is built for 40-42 wins and a 1st round exit from the playoffs.
That being said, the Bulls just lost to the worst team in the NBA. I expect one more let down game tonight, and I think the X-factor will be Brandon Jennings. The Bulls held him to a 6 point game last year, but his other performances were far superior, topped off by a 35 point outburst in an 8-point victory last January. I think he goes for 25+ again tonight, especially with the Bulls on the last leg of a 6 game road trip. He should torch an exhausted back court.
Final Score: Pistons 99 Bulls 85
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Here's an uplifting video in light of the Bulls' recent struggles
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