Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls. Image via: Getty Images The NBA is set for a crucial matchup as the Chicago Bulls clash with the Brooklyn Nets. The match will tip off at 7:00 pm ET tonight. The Chicago Bulls have previously won 19 out of the 41 games. While Patrick Williams is doubtful for tonight’s game, Josh Giddey and Zach Collins have been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Coby White and Isaac Okoro.As for the Brooklyn Nets, they have previously won only 12 matches out of 39 played. With players like Egor Demin and Noah Clowney, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Drake Powell and Michael Porter Jr. have been sidelined due to injuries. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets – When and Where to Watch the Game
The Chicago Bulls will host the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The match will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 18, 2026, exclusively on YES and CHSN. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets – Expected Starting Lineups
Chicago Bulls
Coby White (SG)Isaac Okoro (SF)Matas Buzelis (PF)Nikola Vucevic (C)Tre Jones (PG)
Brooklyn Nets
Egor Demin (PG)Noah Clowney (PF)Nic Claxton (C)Cameron Thomas (SG)Terance Mann (SF)
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets – Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey – OUT (hamstring)Zach Collins – OUT (toe)Noah Essengue – OUT (shoulder)Patrick Williams – QUESTIONABLE (ankle)Lachlan Olbrich – QUESTIONABLE
Brooklyn Nets
Drake Powell – OUT (knee)Ziaire Williams – OUT (illness)Michael Porter Jr. – OUT (rest)Haywood Highsmith – OUT (knee)
Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets – Game Prediction
This season, the Chicago Bulls have scored over 222.5 points in 30 out of 41 matches. However, the Brooklyn Nets have scored the same in 19 out of 39 games played this season, so speculations are tougher than usual. The Chicago Bulls have some outstanding players, including Nikola Vucevic and Tre Jones. Vucevic has delivered 17.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this season. However, Jones has averaged 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.The Brooklyn Nets, on the other hand, have elite players like Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney. Claxton has averaged 12.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Clowney, on the other hand, delivered 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.