Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls
PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Friday night, with Chicago looking to snap a three-game road losing streak. The Bulls have lost six of their last ten games overall, but they'll look to build momentum after their thrilling 128-126 victory over the Jazz. Nikola Vucevic delivered a season-high 35 points and hit the game-winning layup with 4.0 seconds remaining. The Bulls rank third in good passing and fourth in both high-frequency rim attacks and quick tempo, creating a dynamic offensive system that poses challenges for opposing defenses.
The Nets have lost eight of their last nine games and are currently on a five-game losing skid after falling to New Orleans 116-113 on Wednesday. Brooklyn ranks second in the league for three-point attempt frequency at 48.1 percent, though they rank 28th in three-point shooting efficiency, highlighting their aggressive but inconsistent perimeter approach. Michael Porter Jr. leads the Nets with a career-high 25.7 points per game and is making 3.8 three-pointers nightly. With the Nets losing eight of their last nine contests, this represents a critical opportunity for the struggling Bulls to capitalize against a team fighting to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference.