The struggling Chicago Bulls (24-29) face the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets (14-37) in an Eastern Conference matchup at Barclays Center. Chicago looks to snap a four-game losing streak amid roster changes and injuries, while Brooklyn aims for back-to-back wins after a rare victory. This game features a contrast between the Bulls’ veteran core and the Nets’ young, inconsistent talent, with both teams battling defensive woes.
Venue and Time
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
- Time: 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PST)
- TV: YES, CHSN
Recent Team Forms
The Bulls are mired in a 1-7 slump since a four-game winning streak, averaging 113.3 points while allowing 122.6 (net -9.3)
Brooklyn has gone 1-9 in its last 10, averaging just 99.6 points against 118.7 allowed (net -19.1), but snapped a skid with a 127-113 win over Washington
| Team | Last 5 Games | Key Results |
| Bulls | L @ DEN (136-120), L @ TOR (123-107), L @ MIL (131-115), L @ MIA (134-91), L vs MIA (116-113) | Defensive struggles, allowing 123+ in three straight; offense inconsistent without Giddey |
| Nets | W vs WAS (127-113), L @ ORL (118-98), L vs LAL (125-109), L @ DET (130-77), L vs DEN (126-103) | Rare offensive outburst (80 first-half points vs WAS); otherwise, poor shooting (44.4% FG in last 10) |
Injury Report
- Bulls:
- Zach Collins (F/C): Out (Right 1st Toe Sprain)
- Noa Essengue (F): Out (Left Shoulder Surgery)
- Josh Giddey (G): Doubtful (Left Hamstring Strain)
- Tre Jones (G): Doubtful (Left Hamstring Strain)
- Jalen Smith (F): Questionable (Right Calf Strain)
- Yuki Kawamura (G), Mac McClung (G): Out (G League)
- Nets:
- Michael Porter Jr. (F): Out (Right Knee Tendinitis)
- Cam Thomas (G): Questionable (Personal Reasons)
- Haywood Highsmith (F): Out (Right Knee Surgery)
- Egor Demin (G): Out (Rest)
- Tyson Etienne (G), Chaney Johnson (F), E.J. Liddell (F): Out (G League Two-Way)
Key Player Matchups
Injuries could shift lineups, but expect battles in the paint and on the perimeter. Chicago’s efficiency (47.2% FG, 9th in NBA) faces Brooklyn’s poor defense (114.9 PPG allowed).
- Coby White (CHI) vs. Nolan Traore (BKN): White (18.6 PPG, 4.7 APG) is a scoring guard threat
Traore (rookie, recent 26 PTS) provides upside but may struggle defensively
- Nikola Vucevic (CHI) vs. Nic Claxton (BKN): Vucevic (16.9 PPG, 9.0 RPG) dominates rebounds
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. Claxton (12.2 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 1.3 BPG) is a rim protector but shoots poorly from FT line (61.0%)
- Matas Buzelis (CHI) vs. Noah Clowney (BKN): Buzelis (15.1 PPG, 1.4 BPG) brings athleticism
Clowney (12.8 PPG, 0.8 BPG) stretches the floor (31.5% 3P)
- Other Notables: If available, Josh Giddey (CHI, 18.6 PPG, 8.8 APG) vs. Egor Demin (BKN, out); Ayo Dosunmu (CHI, 15.0 PPG) vs. Terance Mann (BKN, 7.6 PPG)
Expected Lineups (subject to injuries):
- Bulls: White (PG), Dosunmu (SG), Buzelis (SF), Yabusele (PF), Vucevic (C)
- Nets: Traore (PG), Martin (SG), Williams (SF), Clowney (PF), Claxton (C)
Series History
Chicago holds a 102-90 all-time edge over Brooklyn. The Bulls have won 6 of the last 10, including a 124-102 victory on Jan. 18, 2026. Brooklyn took the prior two: 112-109 (Jan. 16) and 113-103 (Dec. 3, 2025)
Recent games trend under the total (4-6 O/U in last 10)
Betting Trends
Chicago is favored on the road despite its skid, reflecting Brooklyn’s poor record. Consensus odds:
- Bulls Trends: 5-5 ATS in last 10; 20-10-1 ATS when scoring 117+ points; 15-11 ATS on road
Struggles as favorites (4-6 straight up in last 10 as fave).
- Nets Trends: 5-5 ATS in last 10; 2-3 ATS at home; 4-18 SU in last 22 games but 2-3 ATS in last 5
Games trend over (O 217.5 in recent win).
Game Odds
Chicago Bulls – 3.5
Brooklyn Nets 221.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, February 8, 2026
