Published Jan 17, 8:48pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 17, 8:48pm ET
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Updated Jan 17, 8:48pm ET
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Chicago Bulls hosting the Brooklyn Nets. Who has the edge in our Bulls vs Nets pick?
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| Chicago Bulls | -6.5 (-110) |
| Brooklyn Nets | +6.5 (-110) |
After a three-game skid, Chicago has split its last four games. This stretch includes a 112-109 setback against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
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The Bulls trailed by double digits before miraculously pulling ahead 109-108 in the game's waning moments. But a layup from Michael Porter Jr., and Noah Clowney's two free throws enabled Brooklyn to come away with a three-point win despite being outscored 37-23.
Nikola Vucevic was one of six players in double figures for Chicago. He finished with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Ayo Dosunmu led the second unit with 18 points, connecting on seven of his 13 shot attempts.
On the other side, the three-point win over Chicago snapped the Nets' five-game losing skid.
Brooklyn coughed up a 20-point lead, and while they eventually won the game, the team knows it shouldn't have come down to the last few possessions.
"We just had to stick with it," the Nets' Nic Claxton said, via CBS Sports. "Really, we shouldn't have been that close down the stretch. We got to be better, but at the end of the day, we got the win. That's what matters."
Porter scored a team-high 26 points and snagged seven rebounds on a 5-for-10 effort from 3-point range. Clowney posted a double-double that consisted of 23 points and 11 boards. Brooklyn seeks its third win against the Bulls this season.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Bulls have dropped seven of the previous 10 meetings in this series, including both games this season. Despite this trend, Chicago will bounce back, but look for the Nets to cover the somewhat generous spread.
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Chicago Bulls
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