- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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This Monday, the Chicago Bulls (24-28) head to Barclays Center to clash with the Brooklyn Nets (13-37).
The Bulls recently faced off against the Raptors, suffering a defeat with a score of 123-107. In terms of fouls, Chicago registered 13 while Toronto had 11. The Bulls managed to make 14 out of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. Conversely, the Raptors shot 84.6% from the free-throw line, successfully converting 11 of 13. Toronto also secured 35 rebounds (8 offensive, 27 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. They provided 35 assists and made 10 steals during the game. Defensively, the Bulls allowed their opponents to shoot at 56.3%, with the Raptors hitting 49 out of 87 shots. Chicago had 28 assists, turned the ball over 12 times, and made 9 steals. On the boards, they grabbed 38 rebounds, including 13 offensive. From the charity stripe, the Bulls converted 7 of 8 attempts, yielding a free-throw success rate of 87.5%. Chicago finished with a field goal percentage of 45.1%, hitting 41 out of 91 shots, including 18 of 49 from three-point range.
Anfernee Simons was a standout performer in the recent game. He shot 53.3% from the field, assisting on 3 occasions. Playing for 32 minutes, he pulled down 2 boards and tallied 22 points with an 8 of 15 shooting effort.
The Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 24-28 this season. They average 14.4 turnovers per game while committing 18.6 personal fouls. Chicago grabs an average of 45.1 rebounds per game and has dished out a total of 1,535 assists for the season, ranking 4th in the league in assists. The Bulls have a three-point shooting percentage of 36.8% (764 out of 2,076) and convert 78.6% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 117.0 points per game, positioning them at 11th in the NBA, with a field goal percentage of 47.2%.
Defensively, the Bulls force 12.4 turnovers per contest and draw 18.7 personal fouls. They rank 28th in assists allowed, having conceded 1,471 assists this season. Chicago permits a field goal percentage of 47.6% (2,303 out of 4,841) and averages 44.9 rebounds per game. Their opponents have shot 37.2% from beyond the arc, and the Bulls rank 26th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 120.2.
The last game for the Nets resulted in a 118-98 loss to the Orlando Magic. In that matchup, Brooklyn secured 25 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards for a total of 36 rebounds. They turned the ball over 19 times and managed 7 steals. The Magic committed 21 fouls, leading to the Nets getting 29 free-throw attempts, hitting 18 for a 62.1% conversion rate. From three-point range, Brooklyn made 12 of their 39 attempts (30.8%). On the night, the Nets shot 34 out of 82 (41.5%), but allowed the Magic to convert 44 of 82 attempts for a shooting percentage of 53.7%. Orlando finished at 28.1% from three-point range, making 9 of 32, and shot 21 of 27 (77.8%) from the free-throw line. Regarding rebounding, Brooklyn allowed Orlando to collect 42 rebounds, including 9 offensive.
Egor Demin emerged as a significant contributor for the Nets, hitting 8 out of 12 shots for a 66.7% shooting rate, alongside 4 rebounds. He scored 26 points in 32 minutes on the court and handed out 2 assists.
The Nets are currently sitting at a 13-37 record for the season. They commit an average of 20.1 fouls per game and shoot 77.7% from the free-throw line. Brooklyn averages 25.2 assists per game (20th in the league) and loses possession an average of 15.6 times per game. They have accumulated 5,346 points this season (106.9 per game) and average 40.4 rebounds per game. On the offensive side, the Nets shoot 44.2% from the field, ranking them 30th in the league.
Defensively, the Nets allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 37.7% (621 out of 1,646) and their opponents convert 78.1% of free-throw attempts. They give up an average of 27.6 assists and 43.0 rebounds per game, ranking 26th and 8th in the league, respectively. In terms of points allowed per game, Brooklyn ranks 13th with 115.0, forcing 13.7 turnovers on average while allowing a league-low 49.4% shooting percentage from the field.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Brooklyn
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