CHICAGO (Interstat) — Jalen Duren scored 26 points with 13 rebounds in his return from suspension, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night at United Center. Cade Cunningham added 18 points and 13 assists, narrowly missing a triple-double, as the league-leading Pistons won their fifth consecutive game.

Detroit seized control with a 44-point third quarter, turning a narrow halftime edge into a commanding lead. The Bulls lost their eighth straight despite 27 points from Josh Giddey. The Pistons forced 23 Chicago turnovers and outscored the Bulls 44-26 in the decisive period. Detroit improved to 42-13, while Chicago fell to 24-33 before an announced crowd of 21,589.