Bulls game day
Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons at the United Center, 7 p.m. Friday
TV: WGN
Radio: ESPN 1000-AM
Outlook: The Pistons are 29-46, out of playoff contention even in the lowly Eastern Conference. But they've taken care of the Bulls twice since the all-star break. On Mar. 21 at the Palace, the Bulls squandered a 19-point lead and lost 107-91. Former Oklahoma City PG Reggie Jackson is now the Pistons' top scorer at 16.8 ppg. C DeAndre Jordan ranks second in the league in rebounds at 13.3 per game. PF Greg Monroe (16.0 ppg) has missed nine games with a knee injury and is not expected to play Friday. PG Spencer Dinwiddie, who has played well against the Bulls, has missed the past two games with an ankle injury. Detroit has dropped 16 of its last 17 games at the United Center.
Next: Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
- Mike McGraw