Chicago Bulls: Player grades from Sunday morning loss to Detroit

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 10: Head coach Jim Boylen of the Chicago Bulls talks to his team during a timeout while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 10, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 10: Head coach Jim Boylen of the Chicago Bulls talks to his team during a timeout while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 10, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Bulls faced off with the Detroit Pistons today in a Sunday morning showdown. Here are player grades from the Bulls’ blowout loss.

The Chicago Bulls headed into Little Caesars Arena this morning looking to avenge their Friday night loss to the Detroit Pistons. Despite a solid start, the Bulls would fall to the Pistons 131-108.

The game had a nice flow to it right off the jump. Both teams had good energy, the game had a fast pace and each team looked ready to go. Unfortunately, the Bulls would only keep up that level of play for two quarters.

As soon as the second half got started, the game got out of hand. The Pistons outscored the Bulls by 17 points in the third quarter.

Here are player grades from the disappointing loss.

C. <a href=. Guard. Chicago Bulls. RYAN ARCIDIACONO

<a href=. Forward. Chicago Bulls. LAURI MARKKANEN. C+

<a href=. Center. Chicago Bulls. ROBIN LOPEZ. D+

Chicago Bulls. KRIS DUNN. C-. <a href=. Guard

B-. <a href=. Forward. Chicago Bulls. OTTO PORTER JR.

Ultimately, this wasn’t a great game for the Bulls. It hurt that Zach LaVine was out, but guys like Otto and Lauri need to step up in moments like these. That didn’t happen this morning.

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The Bulls will look to get back on track Tuesday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers.