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Bulls Rout Nets to Split Series as White Drains Seven Threes

Chicago capitalized on Brooklyn resting Michael Porter Jr., using a 41-assist, 20-three barrage to expose the Nets’ lagging defense.

Brooklyn Nets' Egor Demin (8) goes up for a shot against Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Jan 16, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (2) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic (9) goes up for a shot against Brooklyn Nets' Egor Demin (8) and Noah Clowney (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Overview

  • Chicago beat Brooklyn 124-102 at United Center, leveling the home-and-home two days after losing 112-109 in Brooklyn.
  • Coby White scored 24 points on 7-of-11 from deep as the Bulls hit 20 threes and shot 52.1% from the field.
  • The Bulls recorded a season-high 41 assists, with Nikola Vucevic contributing 17 points and 11 rebounds and Jalen Smith adding 12 points and 10 boards in double-big minutes.
  • Brooklyn rested leading scorer Michael Porter Jr., dropped to 12-28, and remained winless without him this season (0-8) as coach Jordi Fernández criticized the team’s inconsistent effort and defense.
  • In Friday’s opener, Porter had 26 points including the go-ahead layup with 5.4 seconds left, and Noah Clowney posted 23 points and 11 rebounds in the Nets’ 112-109 win.