The Chicago Bulls look for payback over the Brooklyn Nets after losing in heartbreak fashion earlier this week.

The Chicago Bulls are hoping to finally beat the Brooklyn Nets after losing to them twice so far this season. With breakout star Michael Porter Jr. ruled out for the matchup, the Bulls hope to put the game to rest early to enjoy playoff football.

Bulls vs Nets Preview

In their last matchup, the Chicago Bulls played from behind for almost the entire game, with only a two-point lead twice. Unlike their football counterpart, the Bulls do not have the luxury of playing from behind and hoping to catch up.

The Bulls must focus on defending the three-point line, as the Nets shot slightly over 46% from behind the arc on 13 attempts in the last game. Despite not having a rim protector, forcing difficult shots in the interior is better than giving up wide-open threes. In addition, the Bulls cannot give up offensive rebounds. The Nets nearly tripled the Bulls’ offensive rebound total. Boxing out and crashing the glass is essential for a win.

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls

Patrick Williams (right ankle) – Questionable

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Josh Giddey – (hamstring) — Doubtful

Zach Collins – (toe sprain) — Out

Noa Essengue – (shoulder) — Out

Brooklyn Nets

Michael Porter Jr (rest) – Out

Drake Powell (left knee injury recovery) – Out

Haywood Highsmith (knee) — Out

Ziaire Williams (illness) — Out

as of January 18th, 2026, 10:25 am CT

Betting Odds

Moneyline

Chicago Bulls: -245

Brooklyn Nets: +200

Spread 

Chicago Bulls: -6.5 (-110)

Brooklyn Nets: +6.5 (-110)

Total

Chicago Bulls: Under 223.5 (-112)

Brooklyn Nets: Over 223.5 (-108)

Via FanDuel as of January 18th, 2026, 10:25 am CT

How to Watch

Date: January 18th, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm CT

TV Channel: CHSN*

Live Stream: Fubo (free trial available), DirecTV TV Stream: Channel 665, Chicago Sports Network

Radio: 670 The Score, SiriusXM

Several streaming and TV options are available for fans looking to watch the Chicago Bulls versus the Brooklyn Nets live. The game will air on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN).*CHSN is currently available via a direct-to-consumer streaming service and cable services, including Xfinity (Comcast Ultimate Tier, channels 200 and 201), DIRECTV (channel 665), DIRECTV Stream (channel 665), U-Verse (channel 1741), Astound (channels 685 and 576), and FuboTV.