Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Matas Buzelis scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls regrouped after blowing a 23-point lead to beat the Detroit Pistons 115-111 in their opener

The Bulls were able to hold on to the win on opening night and Nikola Vucevic had this to say about their rising star.

A mock trade has the Chicago Bulls sending Nikola Vucevic to the Orlando Magic in exchange for two players, including a former lottery pick.

Vucevic provides a steady source of points and rebounds year after year. He's notched a double-double in all but one game this season. The Chicago big man is also showing flashes of improvement as a passer. He followed up a nine-assist outing with seven more helpers Wednesday.

For over a decade, Nikola Vucevic has been an unmistakable presence in the NBA, first with the Orlando Magic and more recently with the Chicago Bulls. Additionally, he gave it his all on the international front during tournaments such as Eurobasket for Montenegro.

Matas Buzelis had the highlight dunks for the Bulls as they upset Detroit in the season opener, but it was Vucevic who provided the clutch scoring, finishing with a game-high 28 points and 14 rebounds.

While the team hasn't had its top scorers from last season, the Bulls are staying afloat on offense by relentlessly attacking the basket.

Matas Buzelis had a great game on opening night in his second season, and his Bulls teammates are taking notice.

One day after Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player/assistant coach Damon Jones were arrested as part of an investigation related to illegal sports betting and mafia-backed rigged poker games,