Chicago Bulls @ Detroit Pistons: Nov 12, 2025

Updated
Regular Season
Chicago BullsBulls
6-5 · Away
113–124
Final
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Detroit PistonsPistons
10-2 · Home

Bulls vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 124-113 on November 12, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.

Score by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4T
Bulls23292734113
Pistons35332729124

Top Performers

Bulls

Pistons

Bulls vs Pistons Box Score

Chicago Bulls
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Tre Jones G3011253023-60-05-8-12
Nikola Vučević C256630033-100-40-0-10
Isaac Okoro FG3115420315-72-23-4-5
Kevin Huerter GF27202220210-170-40-1-5
Matas Buzelis F33211420247-142-55-50
Bench
Patrick Williams F237511133-80-41-2-9
Jevon Carter G1711232013-43-32-2-5
Ayo Dosunmu G2112322044-122-62-2-3
Dalen Terry G101111010-00-01-4+3
Jalen Smith FC139400003-83-50-0-7
Julian Phillips F40100000-00-00-0-2
Detroit Pistons
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Javonte Green GF329401033-70-23-7+16
Duncan Robinson F2823211018-137-100-0+20
Paul Reed F302813641411-132-24-4+26
Ron Holland F289613024-111-30-0+14
Daniss Jenkins G40184122039-190-20-0+5
Bench
Tolu Smith FC166720103-40-00-0-14
Caris LeVert G2117151238-110-11-2+3
Wendell Moore Jr. G92011101-10-00-00
Bobi Klintman F136610022-72-60-0-11
Chaz Lanier G186110001-41-43-3-4

Bulls vs Pistons Recap

The Pistons beat the Bulls after a 12-point first quarter lead was never cut below 11. Detroit moved to 10-2, and Chicago fell to 6-5.

The gap stayed wide from the start. Detroit won the first quarter 35-23 and the second 33-29, so the Pistons led 68-52 at halftime. The score was Pistons 95-79 after three quarters, and Detroit shot 50 of 90 from the field to Chicago's 41 of 86.

Paul Reed led Detroit with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Matas Buzelis answered for Chicago with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Detroit's ball movement made the difference, with Daniss Jenkins alone recording 12 of the team's 30 assists. Chicago had 21 assists and 21 turnovers.

The number to know: 21 turnovers. Chicago gave the ball away three more times than Detroit's 18, and those extra possessions went to the Pistons.

Team Stats

BullsStatPistons
41-86Field Goals50-90
47.7%FG %55.6%
12-333-Pointers13-30
36.4%3P %43.3%
19-28Free Throws11-16
67.9%FT %68.8%
44Rebounds44
12Off. Rebounds11
21Assists30
11Steals13
6Blocks5
21Turnovers18
18Fouls25
0Biggest Lead23

Four Factors

TeamEffective FG%Turnover %Off. rebound %FT rate (FTM/FGA)
Bulls54.7%17.6%26.7%0.221
Pistons62.8%15.6%25.6%0.122

Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.

Bulls vs Pistons Game Info

Date & time
Wednesday, November 12, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
TV
Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
Arena
Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
Season
2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season

Bulls vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26

Bulls 82 GPPistons 82 GP
116.3#11
Points per game
117.8#8
121.5#28
Opponent points
109.6#3
46.9%#14
Field goal %
48.5%#3
35.6%#17
Three-point %
35.6%#17
77.6%#17
Free throw %
76.3%#25
45.0#9
Rebounds
45.6#7
28.5#7
Assists
27.8#10
7.6#23
Steals
10.4#1
5.0#11
Blocks
6.4#1
14.6#24
Turnovers
14.2#20

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head
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That covers Bulls vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28; Pistons host the Hornets Oct 28.

Bulls vs Pistons FAQs

Who won Bulls vs Pistons on Nov 12, 2025?

The Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 124-113 on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Paul Reed led the Pistons with 28 points.

What are the Bulls and Pistons records?

After this game the Bulls were 6-5 and the Pistons were 10-2 this season.

Who was the top scorer in Bulls vs Pistons?

Matas Buzelis scored 21 for the Bulls. Paul Reed scored 28 for the Pistons.

Who leads the Bulls vs Pistons season series?

The Pistons lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.

Who won the last Bulls vs Pistons game?

The Pistons beat the Bulls 126-110 on Feb 21, 2026 on the road.

Where was Bulls vs Pistons played?

At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.

What was the score by quarter in Bulls vs Pistons?

Bulls-Pistons: Q1 23-35, Q2 29-33, Q3 27-27, Q4 34-29.

What is next for the Bulls and Pistons?

Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pistons host the Hornets on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.