STUNNED: Detroit Pistons OUTPLAY Bulls—Paul Reed’s monster performance CARRIES depleted squad

Detroit Pistons shock the Chicago Bulls with a depleted roster—no Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren, or Isaiah Stewart—and extend their win streak to eight. Can J.B. Bickerstaff’s culture-making leadership propel Detroit to an Eastern Conference title chase? Ku Khahil spotlights Paul Reed’s explosive 28-point, 13-rebound, 6-assist, 4-steal outing, and examines how Daniss Jenkins might be Detroit’s answer to Jose Alvarado with two-way versatility and clutch playmaking. Fresh faces and veteran signings power the Pistons’ resurgence. Duncan Robinson’s lights-out three-point shooting and Caris LeVert’s two-way impact have silenced doubters, while Trajan Langdon’s under-the-radar roster moves could be Detroit’s secret weapon. Topics include Trajan’s asset management, defensive energy across the rotation, and the team’s evolving strategy against top-tier rivals. Are the Detroit Pistons the league’s deepest and most exciting squad this season? Don’t miss this deep-dive into Motor City’s basketball revival.SUBSTACK: kukhahil.substack.comPLAYBACK: playback.tv/watchpistonsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Next time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop. DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply. No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDashInYourBag.com for full details. DoorDash — In your bag all season long. BILT Turn your rent into rewards and start earning points around your neighborhood by going to https://joinbilt.com/lockedonnba. DripDrop Stock up now before the heat hits hard — and keep your body and mind performing at their best with DripDrop. Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNBA.   Wayfair Don’t miss out on early Black Friday deals. Head to Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday sale for up to 70% off. Mint Mobile Ready to say yes to sayingno?Make the switch at https://MintMobile.com/LOCKEDONNBA   Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo). Limited-time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details. Robinhood You expect more from yourself. Expect more from your money. Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney. Your money. Your move.   All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Options, futures, and crypto trading carry significant risk and may not suit all investors. Securities offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, member SIPC. Futures trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and not SPIC or FDIC protected. Crypto offered through Robinhood Crypto, LLC (NMLS ID 1702840), not FDIC or SIPC protected. Portfolio management offered by Robinhood Strategies, an SEC-registered advisor. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBAfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.