Lonzo Ball Misses Practice, Likely Out vs. Pistons

Lonzo Ball has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons due to an illness, marking his third consecutive absence. Ball missed practice on Monday and is not expected to play in the back-to-back matchups, as he typically doesn't participate in consecutive games. This season, Ball has played 30 games, averaging seven points, four assists, and three rebounds, but has struggled with injuries, including a significant recovery period from a previous injury. In his absence, Matas Buzelis is expected to start for the Bulls. Additionally, Ayo Dosunmu was also sent home with an illness, further impacting the Bulls' lineup ahead of the game. The Pistons and Bulls are set to tip-off at 8 PM ET on Tuesday.