On January 18, 2026, the Chicago Bulls dominated the Brooklyn Nets with a score of 124-102, securing a home-and-home series victory. The Bulls' Coby White led the scoring with 24 points, while Ayo Dosunmu contributed 19 points, including crucial 3-pointers that fueled a 10-0 run in the first quarter. Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis also shone, each scoring 17 points, with Vucevic adding 11 rebounds and 6 assists. The Nets' Nolan Traore scored 16 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent their ninth loss in 11 games. The Bulls' performance was impressive, maintaining a lead of over 20 points for most of the second half. Despite a strong turnout at the United Center, with an average attendance of over 20,000 fans, the game's timing, 30 minutes after a nearby NFL game, resulted in several empty seats. The Bulls' next challenge awaits as they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, while the Nets will look to rebound when they host the Phoenix Suns on Monday.
