Jalen Smith brings up game 350 as Brooklyn Nets meet Chicago Bulls
Brooklyn Nets meet Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center, Thursday 11:00am (NBA). Brooklyn Nets have won 28 of the 55 meetings with Chicago Bulls since 2012.
The big picture
Brooklyn Nets come in 26th on the ladder; Chicago Bulls are 27th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Brooklyn Nets are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 106.6 points for and 112.9 against.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
Form
Brooklyn Nets have won two of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 114–104.
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 55 times on our records since 2012: Brooklyn Nets 28, Chicago Bulls 27.
Last time out (2025-26), Brooklyn Nets won 123–115 at Barclays Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Chicago Bulls by 44 points in 2022-23 (131–87).
Players to watch
For Brooklyn Nets, watch Michael Porter Jr. (21.4 points a game, 59 rebounds in 2026-27) and Julius Randle (21 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Chicago Bulls, watch Caleb Wilson (19.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Norman Powell (19.3 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Smith is set to play game 350.
At Barclays Center
Brooklyn Nets have won 7 of their last 21 at Barclays Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Brooklyn Nets have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
