Bulls Thwart Nets’ Season Sweep! 20 Threes, 41 Assists, White 24 Points, 7 Players in Double Figures

On January 19, the Chicago Bulls hosted the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA regular season, marking the second meeting between the two teams in just three days. Riding a balanced team effort with 7 players scoring in double digits, the Bulls dominated throughout the game, building a 27-point lead at its peak and securing a convincing 124-102 victory, preventing a season sweep by the Nets. Chicago shot 20 three-pointers and dished out 41 assists, showcasing their offensive cohesion.

Key Stats

• Bulls: White 24 PTS 4 REB 3 AST 2 STL, Dosunmu 19 PTS 5 AST, Vucevic 17 PTS 11 REB 6 AST, Bazely 17 PTS 5 REB 5 AST 2 BLK, Smith 12 PTS 10 REB 3 AST 2 STL, Hert 11 PTS 5 REB 6 AST, Jones 10 PTS 10 AST 2 STL
• Nets: Traore 16 PTS 1 REB 2 AST, Wilson 14 PTS 5 REB 1 AST, Wolf 14 PTS 3 REB 2 AST, Claxton 12 PTS 5 REB 4 AST 2 STL, Martin 11 PTS 3 REB, Jemine 11 PTS

Game Recap

After losing both previous meetings this season, the Nets were missing Powell, Porter Jr., and Haismith, while the Bulls were without Giddey, Poythress, and Collins.

• 1st Quarter: Bulls came out hot, shooting 16/23 (nearly 70%), including 6/7 from three. White hit 3 threes for 9 points. Nets struggled, shooting 9/24 overall and 3/9 from beyond the arc. First quarter ended 39-22 Bulls.
• 2nd Quarter: Bulls scored over 30 points again while holding Nets under 30. White added 16 points including 5 threes, Dosunmu 13, Vucevic 11+7+4. Halftime score: 70-51 Bulls.
• 2nd Half: Scoring slowed, but Bulls maintained control. Third quarter 25-20 extended lead to 24 points. Nets made minor runs in garbage time but couldn’t close the gap. Final: 124-102.

Starters

• Bulls: Okoro, Bazely, Smith, White, Vucevic
• Nets: Wolf, Jemine, Claxton, Mann, Cloney