Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets: Brooklyn Nets beat Chicago Bulls 118-111 on Jan 18, 2026. Get the full game recap, top performers, key stats, and how to watch replays internationally.
Michael Porter Jr. Leads Nets to Victory Over Bulls: Full Game Breakdown (Image: File)
The Chicago Bulls are currently hosting the Brooklyn Nets started tonight, Sunday, January 18, 2026, in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup at the United Center. The Brooklyn Nets secured a decisive 118-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls. For fans across the globe, the game presents a late-night or early-morning viewing opportunity, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This marks the second meeting between these teams in three days.
For the Brooklyn Nets, offensive leadership came from Michael Porter Jr., who built upon his strong showing in the previous game. Noah Clowney had a huge contribution as well, scoring a lot of points and grabbing rebounds.
For the Chicago Bulls, Nikola Vučević anchored the team's efforts with a dominant presence in scoring and rebounding, while guard Coby White was a key factor from the perimeter.
The teams' performance was indicative of the various seasonal tendencies they had going into the game. The Nets outperformed their usual offensive production, while the Bulls, one of the league's higher-scoring teams, were held below average.
| Statistic | Chicago Bulls (Season Avg.) | Brooklyn Nets (Season Avg.) |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 117.3 | 108.9 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 47% | 45% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.4 | 40.3 |
| Assists Per Game | 29.4 | 25.4 |
In their last ten games leading up to this matchup, the Bulls had a 4-6 record, averaging 112.4 points. The Nets were 2-8, averaging 106.5 points.
Both teams were missing several rotation players due to injury, which impacted their available lineups.
Chicago Bulls Injuries: Josh Giddey (hamstring), Zach Collins (toe), and Noa Essengue (shoulder) were ruled out. Patrick Williams (ankle) and Julian Phillips (wrist) were listed as questionable before the game.
Brooklyn Nets Injuries: The Nets were without Michael Porter Jr. (rest), Drake Powell (knee), Ziaire Williams (illness), and Haywood Highsmith (knee).
The game tipped off at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 18. For fans around the world, here were the corresponding local start times:
Chicago, USA (CT): 6:00 PM, Jan 18
Los Angeles, USA (PT): 4:00 PM, Jan 18
London, UK (GMT): 12:00 AM (Midnight), Jan 19
Berlin, Germany (CET): 1:00 AM, Jan 19
New Delhi, India (IST): 5:30 AM, Jan 19
Tokyo, Japan (JST): 9:00 AM, Jan 19
Sydney, Australia (AEDT): 11:00 AM, Jan 19
The official NBA League Pass subscription service is the main source of full game replays and extended highlights for those who were unable to witness the live action. The NBA's official website, YouTube channel, and mobile app frequently include highlights.
| Country / Region | TV Channel Broadcast | Live Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YES Network, Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) | Fubo, Prime Video, DIRECTV Stream |
| Canada | TSN, TSN2, Sportsnet, Sportsnet One | NBA League Pass |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports | TNT Sports, NBA League Pass |
| Ireland | TNT Sports | TNT Sports, NBA League Pass |
| Australia | ESPN | ESPN, NBA League Pass |
| New Zealand | ESPN | ESPN, NBA League Pass |
| India | Not on linear TV | Prime Video, JioCinema, NBA League Pass |
| Brazil | ESPN | ESPN, Prime Video, NBA League Pass |
| Germany | ProSieben Maxx | DAZN, NBA League Pass |
| Japan | WOWOW | Rakuten Sports, NBA League Pass |
| China | CCTV | Tencent, China Mobile, NBA League Pass |
| Philippines | One Sports, RPTV, NBA TV Philippines | NBA League Pass |
| Mexico | ESPN, TUDN | Amazon Prime Video, NBA League Pass |
| France | beIN Sports | beIN Sports, NBA League Pass |
| Rest of World | Check local listings | NBA League Pass |
