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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.

Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets: Top Performers & Player Stats 

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.

Team Statistics & Season Performance Comparison

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.

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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.  

Full Injury Report: Who Was Out & Questionable?

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).

Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets: What Time Was the Game Worldwide?

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

How to Watch Replays and Full Game Highlights

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.

When and Where to Watch Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Live

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