Amid rampant rumors of top tier players being available for trades, the Brooklyn Nets started off this game hot taking on the Chicago Bulls. The second half proved to be pivotal for the Bulls as they defeated the Nets 105-80.
Bulls outscored the Nets 54-29 in the second half.
Chicago had six players score in double figures which included all 5 starters. Derrick Rose scored 23 points with 4 assist and 4 rebounds and Pau Gasol had 16 points and 16 rebounds. Jimmy Butler had 18 points with 5 rebounds, Mike Dunleavy scored 14 with 5 rebounds, and Taj Gibson came off the bench and finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and an impressive 6 blocked shots.
Deron Williams led Brooklyn with 17 points 5 assists and 2 rebounds. Kevin Garnett scored 13 points, with 7 rebounds and Alan Anderson had 12. Jerome Jordan came off the bench for 10 points and 6 rebounds.
The Nets played without forward Mirza Teletovic, who was sidelined by a right hip problem. Joe Johnson who is under the weather and Brook Lopez with a lower back strain, each missed their second straight game.
The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Joakim Noah and rookie Doug McDermott missed the game for Chicago. Noah has a sprained right ankle, and McDermott has been sidelined by a sore right knee.
The Nets have lost 3 straight.
Chicago Bulls are 13-8. Brooklyn Nets are 8-12.
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