February 10th - The Nets defeated the Bulls 123-115. Claxton dominated the paint with 28 points , 10 rebounds , and 4 assists; Klonny contributed 22 points, and Powell added 14. For the Bulls, Simmons scored 23 points and had 7 assists, while Sexton added 21 points, but the team's defense faltered in crucial moments, resulting in another loss.

In the first quarter, the Nets' Klonny hit three consecutive three-pointers, scoring 12 points in the quarter; the Bulls responded with Sexton's drives and shots, also scoring 12 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Bulls led 31-27 . In the second quarter, the Nets' lead widened to 6 points. However, as the game progressed, the Nets tightened their defense and improved their transition efficiency, going on a run to take the lead and extend it to 9 points. At halftime, the Nets led 60-54 .

After switching sides, Bulls forward Carlos Boozer scored 10 points in the second quarter, including two three-pointers, becoming key to the team's comeback. After three quarters, the score was tied 89-89 , keeping the outcome uncertain until the final quarter. In the final quarter, the Nets quickly built a double-digit lead through consecutive fast breaks and inside attacks. Although the Bulls launched a late comeback, they were unable to complete the comeback. Ultimately, the Nets defeated the Bulls 123-115.

Bulls player statistics

Simmons 23 points , 3 rebounds, 7 assists; Sexton 21 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Boozerlis 18 points , 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Ivy 13 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Richards 12 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Okoro 10 points , 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Dillingham 8 points, 7 rebounds , 1 assist; Williams 7 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist

Nets player statistics

Claxton had 28 points, 10 rebounds , and 4 assists; Klonny had 22 points and 6 rebounds; Powell had 14 points and 5 rebounds; Traore had 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 13 assists ; Wolf had 13 points , 6 rebounds , and 2 assists; Williams had 11 points , 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Mann had 9 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Sharp had 6 points and 7 rebounds; Wilson had 4 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist .

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