The Pistons (22 - 33) held off the Bulls (34 - 21) 100 - 91 in Detroit on Friday night. Playing without new acquisition Reggie Jackson, Detroit started Spencer Dinwiddie at point guard. The rookie out of Colorado scored 12 points and had nine assists in 31 minutes. Andre Drummond led the way with 18 points and 20 rebounds while helping to limit Joakim Noah to 10 points. Greg Monroe and Caron Butler each chipped in 20 points, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with 12 points on 5 - of - 11 shooting. Detroit shot 45 percent from the field and committed only 10 turnovers, compared to Chicago’s 20. The Bulls, who shot 42 percent from the field, were led by 30 points and five assists from Jimmy Butler. Pau Gasol added 12 points and eight rebounds, while Taj Gibson added 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Derrick Rose was limited to only eight points, with six turnovers, in 31 minutes. Chicago won the rebounding battle 43 - 42 but surrendered 13 offensive rebounds, nine of which came courtesy of Drummond. Next up, Detroit plays host to Washington on Sunday afternoon. Chicago returns home to face the new - look Suns on Saturday night.
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