NBA · Final

Bulls Dominate Nets in Convincing Home Victory

Brooklyn Nets12-28

102

Chicago Bulls20-22

124

Sunday, January 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · United Center

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Quick answers

Who won Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls?

Chicago Bulls beat Brooklyn Nets 124-102 at United Center on January 18, 2026.

Who was favored in Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls?

Chicago Bulls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls secured a commanding 124-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. This win not only marked a significant rebound for the Bulls but also extended the Nets' struggles on the road, where they have consistently faltered this season. The Bulls, now holding a home record of 20-22, were looking to improve their standing, while the Nets fell to 12-28 overall, further emphasizing their difficulties away from home.

The recent form of both teams set the stage for an intriguing contest. The Bulls entered the game with a record of 4-5-1 over their last ten games, having lost their previous outing against the Nets just two days prior, where they fell 109-112. Their scoring average during this stretch was 102.3 points per game, while they allowed an average of 103.1. Despite this, they managed to secure a narrow victory against the Utah Jazz in their last home game, winning 128-126.

Conversely, the Nets had a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, but they were riding a one-game winning streak after their recent victory over the Bulls. They averaged 106.5 points scored per game while allowing 114.0 points during this stretch. The Nets' performance has been particularly poor on the road, as they have not won any of their last four away games, underscoring their ongoing struggles.

Historically, the Bulls and Nets have faced each other multiple times this season, with the Nets leading the series 2-1 before this game. Their previous encounters included a close contest on January 17, where the Bulls lost by just three points. However, this latest game saw the Bulls turn the tables decisively.

In terms of injuries, the Bulls faced challenges with several players listed as day-to-day, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist). The Nets also had a player dealing with injury, as Nolan Traore was listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. The absence or limited availability of key players can often impact a team's performance, but the Bulls managed to overcome these hurdles in this matchup.

Before the game, the betting market reflected the Bulls' expected dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -7.5 in favor of Chicago. The total for the game was set at 223.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. This indicated a belief that the Bulls would not only win but do so by a comfortable margin, which they ultimately achieved.

The conditions at the United Center were favorable for basketball, with a lively crowd supporting the home team. Fans witnessed a strong offensive display from the Bulls, who effectively utilized their home court advantage. Key plays in the fourth quarter highlighted the Bulls' control of the game, including a 24-foot three-point jumper from Dalen Terry and a series of successful layups that kept the Nets at bay.

As the game progressed, the Bulls showcased their scoring depth and defensive resilience. The final quarter saw the Bulls maintain their lead effectively, with notable contributions from players like Kevin Huerter, who capped off the scoring with a layup that brought the final score to 124-102. The Bulls' ability to execute plays under pressure was evident, and they capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win.

Overall, this game served as a crucial turning point for the Bulls, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. Meanwhile, the Nets will need to reassess their strategy and performance as they continue to struggle in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHI -7.5	223.5 o -110 / u -110	Brooklyn Nets +210 · Chicago Bulls -258

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Injury report

Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Nolan TraoreDay-To-DayKneeBrooklyn Nets

Leaders

PointsCoby White24Chicago Bulls
AssistsTre Jones10Chicago Bulls
ReboundsNikola Vucevic11Chicago Bulls
PointsNolan Traore16Brooklyn Nets
AssistsCam Thomas10Brooklyn Nets
ReboundsNoah Clowney8Brooklyn Nets

Recent form

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak L1102.3 scored · 103.1 allowed per game4-1 at home

L109-112at Brooklyn NetsJan 17
W128-126vs Utah JazzJan 15
L113-119at Houston RocketsJan 14
W125-107vs Dallas MavericksJan 11
D0-0vs Miami HeatJan 9
L93-108at Detroit PistonsJan 8
L101-115at Boston CelticsJan 6
L99-112vs Charlotte HornetsJan 4
W121-114vs Orlando MagicJan 3
W134-118vs New Orleans PelicansJan 1

Brooklyn Nets

Last 10: 2-8Streak W1106.5 scored · 114 allowed per game0-4 away

W112-109vs Chicago BullsJan 17
L113-116at New Orleans PelicansJan 15
L105-113at Dallas MavericksJan 13
L98-103at Memphis GrizzliesJan 11
L105-121vs LA ClippersJan 10
L103-104vs Orlando MagicJan 8
W127-115vs Denver NuggetsJan 4
L99-119at Washington WizardsJan 3
L96-120vs Houston RocketsJan 1
L107-120vs Golden State WarriorsDec 30

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Brooklyn Nets	Chicago Bulls
Field goals	38-83	49-94
Field goal %	46	52
Three-pointers	16-37	20-46
Three-point %	43	43
Free throws	10-15	6-9
Free throw %	67	67
Rebounds	38	44
Offensive rebounds	7	10
Defensive rebounds	31	34
Assists	33	41
Steals	4	8
Blocks	4	5
Turnovers	11	7
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	8
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	40	58
Fouls	15	18
Largest lead	2	27
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	3	96

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter61-84Nolan Traore makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter61-87Coby White makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot (Kevin Huerter assists)
3rd Quarter63-87Nic Claxton makes 9-foot two point shot (Cam Thomas assists)
3rd Quarter64-87Terance Mann makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter65-87Terance Mann makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter65-89Tre Jones makes two point shot (Kevin Huerter assists)
3rd Quarter67-89Noah Clowney makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Day'Ron Sharpe assists)
3rd Quarter67-91Nikola Vucevic makes 6-foot two point shot (Matas Buzelis assists)
3rd Quarter69-91Egor Demin makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot (Terance Mann assists)
3rd Quarter69-92Matas Buzelis makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter69-93Matas Buzelis makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter71-93Danny Wolf makes driving dunk (Noah Clowney assists)
3rd Quarter71-95Kevin Huerter makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter74-95Danny Wolf makes 22-foot three point jumper (Terance Mann assists)
4th Quarter74-97Nikola Vucevic makes 6-foot two point shot
4th Quarter74-100Ayo Dosunmu makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter76-100Day'Ron Sharpe makes tip shot
4th Quarter76-103Ayo Dosunmu makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Smith assists)
4th Quarter79-103Noah Clowney makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Thomas assists)
4th Quarter79-105Matas Buzelis makes 2-foot layup (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter82-105Nolan Traore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cam Thomas assists)
4th Quarter85-105Nolan Traore makes 25-foot running jump shot (Terance Mann assists)
4th Quarter85-106Isaac Okoro makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter85-107Isaac Okoro makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter88-107Terance Mann makes 22-foot three point jumper (Day'Ron Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter88-110Kevin Huerter makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaac Okoro assists)
4th Quarter88-113Coby White makes 23-foot running jump shot (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter89-113Cam Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter89-115Isaac Okoro makes layup (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter92-115Nolan Traore makes 24-foot three point jumper (Danny Wolf assists)
4th Quarter92-117Isaac Okoro makes driving layup (Kevin Huerter assists)
4th Quarter93-117Jalen Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-117Jalen Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-117Jalen Wilson makes driving layup (Danny Wolf assists)
4th Quarter96-120Dalen Terry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kevin Huerter assists)
4th Quarter97-120Nolan Traore makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-122Jevon Carter makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter99-122Danny Wolf makes two point shot (Jalen Wilson assists)
4th Quarter102-122Tyrese Martin makes 26-foot three point jumper (Terance Mann assists)
4th Quarter102-124Kevin Huerter makes 1-foot layup (Lachlan Olbrich assists)