Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets, Final: CHI 109, BKN 112. Friday, January 16, 2026. 7:30 PM ET. Barclays Center, Brooklyn. 2025-26.
Final: Nets 112, Bulls 109. Fri, Jan 16, 2026. 5 Postgame cards from the box score.
C/PF · CHI
Nets
Opponent
Jalen Smith played 35 minutes, 13 more than his recent average, and scored 14.
He finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks in 35 minutes. On defense he had 1 steal and 4 blocks. His 13 rebounds led the Bulls. He came in averaging 18.2 minutes this season. The Bulls lost 112 to 109.
PF/SF · BKN
Bulls
Opponent
Noah Clowney had a double double with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
He finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 1 assist in 28 minutes. He came in averaging 13.0 points this season. The Nets won 112 to 109.
SF · BKN
Bulls
Opponent
Michael Porter Jr. scored 26 on 9 of 17 shooting.
He finished with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist in 32 minutes. He shot 9 of 17 from the field, 5 of 10 from three and 3 of 3 at the line. His 26 points led all scorers. He came in averaging 25.7 points this season. The Nets won 112 to 109.
C · BKN
Bulls
Opponent
Nicolas Claxton pulled down 14 rebounds, a season high, 2 more than his previous best of 12.
He finished with 7 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists in 29 minutes. Of those, 5 came on the offensive glass. His 14 rebounds led the Nets. He came in averaging 7.5 rebounds this season. The Nets won 112 to 109.
PF/SF · CHI
Nets
Opponent
Matas Buzelis had 1 steal and 4 blocks on defense.
He finished with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks in 32 minutes. He came in averaging 1.4 blocks this season. The Bulls lost 112 to 109.
Player pages: Jalen Smith, Noah Clowney, Michael Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Matas Buzelis
