Detroit 111, at Chicago 115

CHICAGO (Interstat) — In a season opener defined by a massive collapse and a frantic finish, the Chicago Bulls narrowly escaped with a 115-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after squandering a 23-point second-quarter lead. A raucous crowd of 21,381 at the United Center watched as the Bulls, who led by 23 points in the second quarter, saw their advantage completely evaporate in the final period. Detroit’s Ron Holland II tied the game at 105 with a 3-pointer with just under three minutes to play, setting up a dramatic conclusion. Nikola Vucevic answered for Chicago, hitting an… Read more...