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NBA: Chicago 95, Detroit 85

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Detroit Pistons head coach John Kuester talks to his team as they play the Chicago Bulls during the fourth quarter at the United Center in Chicago on December 2, 2009. The Bulls won 92-85. UPI/Brian Kersey 
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Published: Dec. 3, 2009 at 12:31 AM

CHICAGO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- John Salmons scored 22 points Wednesday and Chicago got off to a quick start en route to a 92-85 victory over Detroit.

Derrick Rose added 19 points and Brad Miller produced 16, helping the Bulls halt a five-game losing streak.

Detroit's Ben Gordon played against the Bulls for the first time since leaving Chicago as a free agent this summer. He was questionable before the game with a sprained ankle, but contributed 18 points. It was the eighth loss in nine games for the Pistons.

Chicago held the Pistons to 10 points in the first quarter and built a 14-point lead. A 13-2 run in the third quarter allowed Chicago to open a 17-point cushion going into the fourth period.

Detroit has lost in its last seven trips to Chicago.

Topics: Ben Gordon, Brad Miller, John Salmons
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