CHICAGO — BULLS DOMINATE NETS 124-102 WITH WHITE LEADING THE WAY — JANUARY 18, 2026

Coby White starred for the Chicago Bulls Sunday night, scoring 24 points and hitting a season-best seven three-pointers, helping Chicago secure a decisive 124-102 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets and split the weekend home-and-home series.

Chicago’s offense was firing on all cylinders, connecting on 52.1 percent of field goals while distributing a remarkable 41 assists, showcasing team cohesion and efficient ball movement throughout the night.

Ayo Dosunmu came off the bench to add 19 points, providing instant energy and scoring punch, while Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic each contributed 17 points, complementing White’s perimeter assault and keeping the Nets defense off balance.

Jalen Smith continued his emergence as a key contributor, adding 12 points and 10 rebounds for his third straight double-double, while Kevin Huerter tallied 11 points and Tre Jones contributed 10 points and 10 assists in a reserve role, highlighting Chicago’s depth.

Vucevic’s 11 rebounds and Smith’s 10 reinforced the Bulls’ dominance on the boards, allowing the team to control tempo and limit second-chance opportunities for the Nets in a game defined by Chicago’s consistent execution.

Brooklyn received notable contributions off the bench from Nolan Traore with 16 points, Jalen Wilson with 14, and rookie Danny Wolf also adding 14, but the absence of Michael Porter Jr. limited their firepower and ability to mount a serious comeback.

Porter, the Nets’ leading scorer at 25.8 points per game, was rested after delivering a heroic performance in Friday night’s 112-109 victory over Chicago, where he scored the game-winning layup with 5.4 seconds remaining.

Without Porter, the Nets struggled to keep pace, as Chicago established control early with White’s three-pointer at the 9:15 mark in the first quarter, taking a lead they would not relinquish for the remaining 45-plus minutes.

The Bulls first reached double digits with 3:16 remaining in the opening quarter on Huerter’s layup, expanding the lead to 39-22 by the period’s end, signaling a dominant start that set the tone for the night.

Brooklyn briefly cut the deficit to nine points at 3:02 remaining in the second quarter on Claxton’s layup, but Chicago immediately responded, taking a commanding 70-51 lead at halftime and effectively quashing any early momentum from the visitors.

Any notion of a Nets comeback in the second half was quickly dismissed as the Bulls continued to assert themselves offensively and defensively, extending the lead to 79-54 on Smith’s three-pointer with 9:04 remaining in the third quarter.

Chicago’s advantage peaked at 26 points during the third quarter, showcasing a combination of efficient shooting, ball movement, and defensive pressure that Brooklyn could not counter, ultimately allowing the Bulls to cruise into the fourth quarter with a 95-71 lead.

The Bulls’ largest lead of the game reached 27 points, reflecting a performance that balanced star contributions from White and Dosunmu with critical support from role players, depth scorers, and rebounding presence from Smith and Vucevic.

Overall, the win underscored Chicago’s offensive versatility, defensive tenacity, and growing chemistry, while providing confidence that the team can compete against playoff-caliber opponents even when facing short-handed rosters like Brooklyn.