Game Details
- Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT).
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, Illinois.
- TV/Streaming: CHSN, FDSDET, NBA League Pass.
This interconference clash is the third meeting of the season, with the Pistons winning both prior games (108-93 on January 7 and a narrow victory earlier). Detroit, atop the East, seeks to extend their four-game win streak against a struggling Bulls squad mired in a six-game slide. The game could feature high-scoring offense from Detroit’s stars versus Chicago’s defensive resilience at home, but injuries may tilt it lopsided.
Recent Team Forms
The Pistons are 8-2 in their last 10 games, averaging 120.5 PPG while allowing 110.2 PPG for a +10.3 differential. The Bulls are 1-9 over the same span, averaging 108.7 PPG and conceding 118.4 PPG for a -9.7 differential.
Detroit Pistons Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W | 115-102 | Cunningham 28 PTS; strong defense held IND to 102; 12 STL. |
| Feb 12, 2026 | @ Toronto Raptors | W | 122-110 | Balanced scoring; 7 in double figures; overcame 15 TO. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | vs. Washington Wizards | W | 128-115 | Hot shooting (52% FG); Cunningham triple-double. |
| Feb 9, 2026 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L | 117-119 | Close loss; late rally fell short; poor FT% (68%). |
| Feb 7, 2026 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W | 108-93 | Dominant win; limited Bulls to 93 PTS; 15 REB advantage. |
Detroit has won four straight, with elite offense (top-5 rating) and rebounding dominance.
Chicago Bulls Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L | 101-106 | Turnover issues (18 TO); LaVine 22 PTS but inefficient. |
| Feb 12, 2026 | @ Denver Nuggets | L | 106-136 | Blown out; allowed 136 PTS; poor rebounding (35 total). |
| Feb 11, 2026 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L | 101-138 | Defensive lapses; 14 TO; outscored in every quarter. |
| Feb 8, 2026 | vs. Washington Wizards | L | 101-132 | Struggled offensively; 19 TO; allowed 132. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L | 105-112 | Close loss; rebounding edge but 16 TO hurt. |
Chicago has lost six straight, with defensive woes (allowing 120+ in four losses) and high turnovers.
Injury Report
Detroit Pistons:
- Isaiah Stewart: Day to Day (Ankle) – Limited in practice; status uncertain.
- Tobias Harris: Questionable (Illness) – Missed shootaround; game-time decision.
Chicago Bulls:
- Lonzo Ball: Out (Wrist) – Out indefinitely.
- Torrey Craig: Out (Achilles) – Out indefinitely.
- Ronald Holland II: Day to Day (Personal) – Questionable.
- Josh Giddey: Day to Day (Hamstring) – Limited; GTD.
- Jalen Smith: Day to Day (Calf) – Questionable.
- Tre Jones: Day to Day (Hamstring) – GTD.
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
- Cade Cunningham (Pistons) vs. Zach LaVine (Bulls): Cunningham’s recent 42 PTS explosion faces LaVine’s scoring; key for Pistons’ playmaking.
- Jalen Duren (Pistons) vs. Nikola Vucevic (Bulls): Duren’s rebounding (12+ RPG) vs. Vucevic’s spacing; interior battle crucial.
- Ausar Thompson (Pistons) vs. DeMar DeRozan (Bulls): Thompson’s defense could limit DeRozan; watch for mid-range duels.
- Young Guns: Ron Holland (Bulls, if plays) vs. Pistons Wings: Holland’s athleticism vs. Detroit’s depth.
Matchups favor Detroit’s size and scoring.
Series History
The Pistons lead the all-time series 150-140 in 290 regular-season games. In the last 10 head-to-heads, Detroit is 7-3. This season, the series is 2-0 for the Pistons:
- January 7, 2026: Pistons 108-93 (at Detroit). Games average 201 points recently, with unders hitting in recent matchups.
Betting Trends
- Trends: Detroit is 8-2 ATS in last 10, 3-0 ATS vs. Chicago this season. Chicago is 1-9 ATS in last 10. The under has hit in 6 of Chicago’s last 8 Saturday games. Pistons 23-22 ATS as favorites; Bulls 18-14 ATS as underdogs.
Game Odds
Detroit Pistons – 10.5
Chicago Bulls 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 20, 2026
