Porter Jr. dominated the final quarter, scoring 26 points to give the Nets a narrow 112-109 victory over the Bulls.

2026-01-18 02:59

January 18th - The Nets narrowly defeated the Bulls 112-109. Michael Porter Jr. scored 26 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, including 12 points in the final quarter that proved decisive. Kyle Klonny contributed a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds, providing consistent support for the team.

At the start of the game, the Nets quickly erased the deficit through consecutive fast breaks and a combination of inside and outside offense, building a 7- point lead at one point. The Bulls narrowed the gap towards the end of the quarter thanks to contributions from Vucevic and White, and the Nets held a slight 27-23 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Nets outscored their opponents by 13 points. Klonny hit several crucial shots, helping the Nets extend their lead. At halftime, the Nets led 57-40 .

After switching sides, the Nets maintained control on both ends of the court, firmly controlling the pace of the game. Although the Bulls attempted to find opportunities through rotation adjustments, they failed to effectively narrow the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the Nets maintained an 89-72 lead. In the final quarter, the Nets extended their lead to 20 points at the start, but the Bulls quickly launched a counterattack, not only tying the game but also briefly taking the lead. In the crucial moments, Porter Jr. stepped up, hitting consecutive key shots to stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Nets defeated the Bulls 112-109 .

Bulls player statistics

Vucevic 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Dossem 18 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; White 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Boozerlis 15 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Smith 14 points , 13 rebounds , 4 assists; Jones 11 points, 5 rebounds , 5 assists; Williams 7 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Okoro 6 points , 2 rebounds , 5 assists; Huerter 2 points, 1 rebound

Nets player statistics

Porter Jr. 26 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Klonny 23 points, 11 rebounds , 1 assist; Sharp 14 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Wolf 13 points , 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Thomas 8 points , 1 rebound , 4 assists ; Traore 8 points , 2 rebounds , 7 assists; Claxton 7 points, 14 rebounds , 5 assists; Jemin 5 points , 2 assists; Mann 5 points, 2 rebounds.