The Brooklyn Nets (15 - 16) defeated the Chicago Bulls (22 - 10) 96 - 82 on Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago. The Nets used strong second and third quarters where they combined to out - score the Bulls 60 - 38 to seal the victory on the road. They shot 43 percent from the field and 43 percent from the three - point line compared to the Bulls who shot just 38 percent from the floor and 32 percent from beyond the arc. Free throws were also a big difference as the Nets converted on 18 - of - 21 while the Bulls only made 8 - of - 15. Despite questions on whether or not he would make his way back into the starting lineup, Brook Lopez eased those concerns in a big way, going 13 - for - 21 from the field to score a team - high of 29 points. It was a good sign for Lopez, as he's struggled to both get minutes and be productive ever since returning from injury. Joe Johnson was also a big factor. In 36 minutes he finished with 20 points (8 - 14 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT) and 11 rebounds. It was his first double - double of the year, setting a season - high for rebounds. Deron Williams continued to come off the bench. In 20 minutes he struggled to find his shot, going only 1 - for - 8 from the field and 0 - for - 1 from beyond the arc for six points. Jarrett Jack and Alan Anderson had 11 points each. For the first time in what feels like forever, Jimmy Butler seemingly struggled. He went only 3 - for - 12 from the field and 0 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score eight points. It was a season - low for Butler who's only failed to reach double figures in points one other time this season. Surprisingly, Mike Dunleavy was the Bulls highest score, as he finished with 23 points (9 - 15 FG, 5 - 9 3Pt) and five rebounds. He's averaging only 9 points on the year, so it was a nice surprise for the Bulls. Joakim Noah was able to record a double - double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Pau Gasol finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. The Nets' next game will be on the road against the Orlando Magic on Friday, while the Bulls will be at home against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.
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