Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
CHI
BKN24.2PointsCHI21.7
BKN7.1ReboundsCHI8.3
BKN5.0AssistsCHI9.1
BKN1.2StealsCHI1.2
BKN0.7BlocksCHI1.5
| BKN | Stat | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 20–62 | Record | 31–51 |
| Offense | ||
| -10.1, 29th in the league | Net rating | 22nd in the league, -5.0(better) |
| 106.9, 30th in the league | Offensive rating | 24th in the league, 111.1(better) |
| 98.8, 26th in the league | Pace | 2nd in the league, 104.3 |
| 52.0, 30th in the league | eFG% | 14th in the league, 54.7(better) |
| 13.7, 29th in the league | TOV% | 23rd in the league, 12.7(better) |
| 23.6(better), 24th in the league | OREB% | 27th in the league, 23.1 |
| 0.272(better), 13th in the league | FT rate | 22nd in the league, 0.246 |
| Defense | ||
| 116.9, 26th in the league | Defensive rating | 22nd in the league, 116.0(better) |
| 57.1, 28th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 21st in the league, 55.3(better) |
| 12.4(better), 14th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 29th in the league, 10.6 |
| 74.0, 18th in the league | DREB% | 6th in the league, 75.5(better) |
| 0.290, 27th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 7th in the league, 0.245(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Brooklyn Nets
- Nolan TraoréQuestionable· back Oct 1
Report note
Although Traore won't play in Summer League, he's expected to be 100 percent by training camp. During his rookie campaign, Traore averaged 8.9 points, 3.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds while shooting 38.0 percent from the field in 22.2 minutes per showing across 56 regular-season games (31 starts).
Chicago Bulls
- Josh GiddeyQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -2.0 per 100
Report note
Chicago has focused primarily on frontcourt additions so far this offseason with their recent moves, setting up Giddey with plenty of talent around him for playmaking opportunities. Anfernee Simons (wrist) and Collin Sexton are both unrestricted free agents this summer, potentially leaving Giddey with a ton of usage on his plate in the backcourt next season.
- Zach CollinsQuestionable· back Oct 1
Report note
Collins will return to Chicago on a multi-year deal rather than testing free agency. The big man was limited to just 10 games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest while dealing with a left wrist fracture early in the season before suffering a right toe sprain that ultimately required surgery. Collins figures to provide center depth off the bench alongside Jalen Smith (calf) behind the recently acquired Nic Claxton (finger).
- Dailyn SwainQuestionable
Report note
Wrist
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.0 | 21.1 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 23.4 / 5.2 / 4.2 | 1.4 | |
| 32.4 | 24.2 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 22.2 / 7.2 / 1.8 | 1.8 | |
| 27.0 | 12.3 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 7.8 / 3.8 / 0.8 | -1.0 | |
| 25.1 | 10.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 6.0 / 3.2 / 4.0 | -1.1 | |
| 24.2 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 6.0 / 3.2 / 1.8 | -0.9 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.1 | 17.0 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 12.2 / 8.2 / 9.6 | 0.8 | |
| 29.6 | 21.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 16.0 / 2.4 / 1.2 | 0.6 | |
| 29.2 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 16.6 / 7.8 / 2.8 | -0.2 | |
| Nicolas Claxton | 27.8 | 11.7 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 10.8 / 5.4 / 2.6 | -1.7 |
| 27.0 | 14.1 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 21.8 / 3.6 / 4.8 | 1.0 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 101–136 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Lost 108–125 | – | – | |
| Apr 9 | Lost 94–123 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Won 96–90 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Won 121–115 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 128–149 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Lost 103–127 | – | – | |
| Apr 9 | Won 119–108 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Won 129–98 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 110–120 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 49.3 (lg 49.8) , 18th in the league | 13.9 (lg 13.6) , 11th in the league | 15.4 (lg 14.2) , 3rd in the league |
| Forwards | 41.4 (lg 37.4) , 1st in the league | 17.2 (lg 15.3) , 1st in the league | 7.3 (lg 7.0) , 11th in the league |
| Centers | 9.6 (lg 10.7) , 24th in the league | 6.8 (lg 7.5) , 28th in the league | 1.7 (lg 1.9) , 22nd in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 50.2 (lg 49.8) , 14th in the league | 14.5 (lg 13.6) , 6th in the league | 15.3 (lg 14.2) , 5th in the league |
| Forwards | 38.6 (lg 37.4) , 10th in the league | 15.1 (lg 15.3) , 19th in the league | 7.4 (lg 7.0) , 9th in the league |
| Centers | 11.6 (lg 10.7) , 7th in the league | 7.4 (lg 7.5) , 17th in the league | 1.6 (lg 1.9) , 24th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.