The Chicago Bulls open their 2025-26 season with a victory over the Detroit Pistons. It was a great win for the Bulls against an up-and-coming team known for their interior presence and defense. Surprisingly, the Bulls were able to match the Pistons with defensive playmaking and tough rebounding to gain an unexpected advantage in their season opener.
Over the offseason, the Bulls frequently mentioned a desire to get more physical and play better defense. This game was their first chance to make good on that claim, and against a team that saw massive improvement by doing the same thing a season ago.