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Nets vs Bulls final: the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-102 on January 18, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | 22 | 29 | 20 | 31 | 102 |
| Bulls | 39 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 124 |
Top Performers
Nets
- 16 PTS Nolan Traore
- 8 REB Noah Clowney
- 10 AST Cam Thomas
Bulls
- 24 PTS Coby White
- 11 REB Nikola Vučević
- 10 AST Tre Jones
Nets vs Bulls Box Score
Brooklyn Nets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann GF | 27 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Noah Clowney F | 30 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3-11 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Nic Claxton FC | 23 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 0-1 | -8 |
| Egor Demin G | 22 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Danny Wolf FC | 25 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6-13 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Nolan Traore F | 26 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 4-5 | 4-6 | -10 |
| Cam Thomas G | 23 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -14 |
| Jalen Wilson F | 19 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-4 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Tyrese Martin G | 22 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Day'Ron Sharpe C | 19 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -18 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith FC | 30 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 2-4 | 0-2 | +16 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6-13 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 28 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8-18 | 1-7 | 0-0 | +20 |
| Coby White G | 29 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8-14 | 7-11 | 1-1 | +16 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 26 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 3-4 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tre Jones G | 24 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 29 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7-14 | 5-8 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Julian Phillips F | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Lachlan Olbrich C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Dalen Terry G | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 29 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Jevon Carter G | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
Nets vs Bulls Recap
The Bulls beat the Nets by building a 17-point lead after the first quarter and never giving it back. Chicago moved to 20-22, while Brooklyn fell to 12-28.
A 39-22 opening quarter settled it. The Bulls led 70-51 at halftime and 95-71 after three quarters. Brooklyn won the fourth 31-29, but the margin stayed at 22 points. Chicago also made 49 of 94 shots, against 38 of 83 for the Nets.
Coby White led the Bulls with 24 points, and Nikola Vučević grabbed 11 rebounds. Cam Thomas had 10 assists for Brooklyn, and Nolan Traore scored 16 points to lead the Nets. Chicago made 20 of 46 three-pointers to Brooklyn's 16 of 37, and it finished with 41 assists.
The number to know: 7 turnovers. Chicago gave the ball away four fewer times than Brooklyn's 11, and that kept its lead intact.
Team Stats
| Nets | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 38-83 | Field Goals | 49-94 |
| 45.8% | FG % | 52.1% |
| 16-37 | 3-Pointers | 20-46 |
| 43.2% | 3P % | 43.5% |
| 10-15 | Free Throws | 6-9 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 66.7% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 33 | Assists | 41 |
| 4 | Steals | 8 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 15 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 27 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nets | 55.4% | 10.9% | 17.1% | 0.120 |
 Bulls | 62.8% | 6.7% | 24.4% | 0.064 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nets vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, January 18, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nets YES Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nets vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nets last 5
- W vs Bulls 112-109 Jan 16, 2026
- L @ Pelicans 113-116 Jan 14, 2026
- L @ Mavericks 105-113 Jan 12, 2026
- L @ Grizzlies 98-103 Jan 11, 2026
- L vs Clippers 105-121 Jan 9, 2026
Bulls last 5
- L @ Nets 109-112 Jan 16, 2026
- W vs Jazz 128-126 Jan 14, 2026
- L @ Rockets 113-119 Jan 13, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 125-107 Jan 10, 2026
- L @ Pistons 93-108 Jan 7, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 9, 2026 Bulls @ Nets 115-123
- Jan 16, 2026 Bulls @ Nets 109-112
- Dec 3, 2025 Nets @ Bulls 113-103
More NBA Games on Jan 18, 2026
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2109
Memphis Grizzlies4-0126Top: Morant 24 PTS, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3110
Houston Rockets4-0119Top: Jr. 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1110
Denver Nuggets1-287Top: Miller 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0117
Sacramento Kings0-3110Top: Avdija 30 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-193
Los Angeles Lakers3-0110Top: Ayton 25 PTS, 13 REBBox score ›
That covers Nets vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nets visit the Celtics Oct 27; Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28.
Nets vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Nets vs Bulls on Jan 18, 2026?
The Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-102 on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Coby White led the Bulls with 24 points.
What are the Nets and Bulls records?
After this game the Nets were 12-28 and the Bulls were 20-22 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nets vs Bulls?
Nolan Traore scored 16 for the Nets. Coby White scored 24 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Nets vs Bulls season series?
The Nets lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Nets vs Bulls game?
The Nets beat the Bulls 123-115 on Feb 9, 2026 at home.
Where was Nets vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Nets vs Bulls?
Nets-Bulls: Q1 22-39, Q2 29-31, Q3 20-25, Q4 31-29.
What is next for the Nets and Bulls?
Nets visit the Celtics on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 PM ET; Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.