Chicago Bulls are preparing for a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, aiming to overcome their current road struggles. The game is scheduled for Monday at 7:30 p.m. EST at the Barclays Center in New York. Chicago currently holds a record of 24-29, placing them 11th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Brooklyn stands at 14-37, ranking 13th in the same conference.
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets: Game Overview
The Bulls are looking to break a three-game losing streak on the road. They have recorded 16 wins in Eastern Conference play, while the Nets have struggled against conference opponents, boasting a record of only 10-21.
Scoring and Performance
- Bulls: Average 117.0 points per game, shooting 47.2% from the field.
- Nets: Average 107.3 points per game, 13.2 points below the Bulls’ allowed average of 120.5.
In their previous encounter on January 19, the Bulls defeated the Nets with a score of 124-102. Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 17 points, while Brooklyn’s top scorer was Nolan Traore, who contributed 16 points.
Top Performers
- Michael Porter Jr. (Nets): Averages 25 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.
- Egor Demin (Nets): Averaging 10.8 points over the last 10 games.
- Matas Buzelis (Bulls): Averages 15.1 points and 5.4 rebounds.
- Patrick Williams (Bulls): Averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers in the last 10 games.
Recent Game Trends
In the last 10 games, Brooklyn has a record of 2-8, averaging 100.6 points with a field goal percentage of 42.9%. Their opponents have averaged 117.4 points against them. The Bulls, on the other hand, have a 3-7 record, scoring 113.3 points on average while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 122.6 points.
Injury Updates
- Nets: No injuries reported.
- Bulls: Jalen Smith (out – calf), Noa Essengue (out for season – shoulder), Tre Jones (out – hamstring), Zach Collins (out – toe), Josh Giddey (out – hamstring).
As both teams prepare for this crucial game, the Bulls hope to end their road struggles against the Nets and improve their standing in the Eastern Conference.
