Chicago Bulls 109, Brooklyn Nets 112
NBA · 2026-01-16 · Winner: Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets defeated Chicago Bulls 112–109 on 2026-01-16 in NBA play, a 3-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:40 swung win probability 72% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Bulls lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 23 | 17 | 32 | 37 | 109 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 27 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 112 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:40 swung win probability 72% → 99%.
Why Chicago Bulls lost
- Lost Q2 17-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 0:40 (win probability 72% → 99% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | 15–0 | Q2 0:40 | 72% → 99% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q3 9:35 | 99% → 93% |
| Chicago Bulls | 11–0 | Q4 8:52 | 100% → 97% |