CHICAGO — Coby White delivered an impressive performance, notching 31 points as he led the Chicago Bulls to a victory against the Brooklyn Nets with a final score of 116-110 on Thursday night.
White, who has been in exceptional form, extended his sequence of scoring at least 20 points to seven consecutive games, marking a personal achievement and playing a crucial role in helping the Bulls achieve their fourth straight win, the longest of their season thus far.
Adding to the Bulls’ strong showing, Kevin Huerter contributed 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds, while Tre Jones also made significant contributions with 18 points. Julian Phillips closed out a solid team performance scoring 16 points, positioning Chicago as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-38 record, clinging to the last play-in tournament spot.
On the other side, Cam Thomas was a standout for Brooklyn, leading with 24 points and marking a career-high with 10 assists. Nic Claxton supported the effort by scoring 18 points and capturing 14 rebounds. Additionally, Tyrese Martin and Cam Johnson contributed 19 and 16 points respectively, yet the Nets faced their struggle, losing for the 10th time in their last 12 outings.
Examining key moments from the game, it was an all-too-familiar scenario for the Nets, who failed again to maintain a lead, recalling their previous loss to Cleveland when they squandered an 18-point advantage in the third quarter.
For Chicago, Josh Giddey was benched due to a right ankle sprain suffered in the match against Indiana on Monday. The Bulls remain hopeful for his return as they embark on a critical six-game road trip.
A pivotal moment in Thursday’s clash saw the Nets holding a 92-80 lead as the third quarter neared its close, but the Bulls responded with an incisive 17-3 run. Despite being behind 101-99 with just four and a half minutes left, Chicago surged ahead with an eight-point streak, secured by Jones’ reverse layup that gave them a six-point lead with under three minutes to go.
Highlighting key statistics, White has been averaging a remarkable 28.6 points across his last seven games, underscoring his vital role in the Bulls’ recent successes.
Looking ahead, the Nets are set to host Boston on Saturday, and the Bulls will commence their extensive six-game journey starting with Houston the same day.
