DETROIT (Interstat) — Paul Reed scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, leading a severely shorthanded Detroit Pistons squad to their eighth consecutive victory, a 124-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Playing without their entire regular starting lineup, the Pistons improved their league-best record to 10-2 behind a complete team effort. Duncan Robinson added 23 points before fouling out, and Daniss Jenkins chipped in 18 points and a career-high 12 assists.

The undermanned Pistons, missing Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, Ausar Thompson and Jaden Ivey to various injuries, never trailed after the opening minutes. They seized control with a dominant first quarter, outscoring the Bulls 35-23, and maintained a double-digit lead for much of the contest.

Detroit’s offensive execution was clinical. The team shot 55.6 percent from the field, connecting on 50 of 90 attempts, and were an efficient 13 of 30 from beyond the arc. Their offensive rating of 118.5 points per 100 possessions dwarfed Chicago’s mark of 104.3, illustrating the stark difference in efficiency.

The Bulls, who fell to 6-5, struggled to find consistent stops and were plagued by 21 turnovers. Despite a valiant effort from Matas Buzelis, who posted 21 points and 14 rebounds, Chicago could not overcome Detroit’s hot start and disciplined play.

The Pistons built their early lead with a blistering shooting display. Robinson and Reed were instrumental, with Reed also contributing six assists. Detroit’s ball movement was sharp, resulting in 13 assists on their 19 first-half field goals, and they capitalized on Chicago’s early miscues.

Chicago attempted multiple rallies, including a 34-point fourth quarter, but each time the Pistons had an answer. A key sequence late in the third quarter saw Detroit extend its lead after a Chicago turnover, with Caris LeVert finishing a fast break to push the advantage back to a comfortable margin. LeVert, a Columbus, Ohio native, finished with 17 points and five assists off the bench.

Kevin Huerter led the Bulls with 20 points, while Isaac Okoro provided a defensive spark with three blocks to go with his 15 points. The Bulls shot just 47.7 percent from the field and were hampered by their turnovers, which the Pistons converted into 13 steals.

Despite being heavy underdogs on paper due to their depleted roster, the Pistons defied the odds. Interstat’s ELO system had given Detroit a 73.3 percent probability to win, and they covered the pregame spread of -5.5 with ease. The total score of 237 points fell just under the over/under line of 235.5.

The victory extends Detroit’s winning streak to eight games, a remarkable feat given the absence of their core players. They will look to continue their surge when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

The Bulls, who have now lost three of their last four games, will continue a challenging road trip with a game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday.