Pistons vs. Bulls gamethread: playing time, tv, odds and more

The Detroit stamps can either enter the All-Star break above or below .500. It all depends on how they are doing against Chicago Bulls over the next two nights. Will they be seen as winners or losers? Yes, I’m a little dramatic, but it’s just an indication of how much expectations have changed this season for the stamps. After a franchise worst and franchise-changing season a year ago that saw them win only 14 games, this year has brought new leadership and much improved games. Gone are the days of talking about lottery odds. Today, the conversation (rightly) should be about whether the stamps can play well enough to secure a top-six place at the eastern conference and ensure that they avoid the play-in tournament. Bulls come out of consecutive defeat of 19 Plus points. They no longer have Zach Lavine and will also be missing Lonzo Ball. It is a game that the stamps must win.

Play vitals

When: 20.00 one
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Clock: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit
Odds: Stamps -4.5

Projected lineups

Detroit stamps (27-26):

Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren

Chicago Bulls (22-31):

Josh Giddy, Kevin Huerter, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola VUCEVIC