Bulls defeat Pistons 111-101

The Bulls Monday on Martin Luther King Day came back from an early 13-point deficit to pull away from the Detroit Pistons for a 111-101 victory.

It was the first win over the Pistons this season after two overtime losses including the four-overtime marathon last month. The Pistons also were coming off a victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Bulls had lost four of five. The Bulls moved to 24-16. The Pistons are 22-19.

The Bulls were led by a big game from Pau Gasol with 31 points and 12 rebounds, taking advantage of his fine outside shooting. Derrick Rose had 20 points and Jimmy Butler 16. Doug McDermott had 11 points off the bench and Taj Gibson had a fierce defensive effort with eight…