Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 16, 2026

Brooklyn edged Chicago 112-109 in a game that stayed competitive throughout but fell short of expectations on the scoreboard. The Nets claimed a three-point victory that landed the combined total at 221, settling beneath the 224.5 market line—a result DAGGER's pregame UNDER call cashed.

The first half proved sluggish by design. Brooklyn and Chicago combined for just 97 points over the opening 16 minutes, with the Nets posting 57 and the Bulls 40 through two quarters. The momentum shifted dramatically in the third, when both teams ignited for a combined 64 points—the game's highest-scoring quarter—as Chicago's Nikola Vučević (19 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast), Ayo Dosunmu (18 pts), and Coby White (17 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast) spearheaded a Bulls offensive surge. Brooklyn's Michael Porter Jr. answered with 26 points and 7 rebounds while Noah Clowney added 23 points and 11 boards, keeping the Nets afloat. The fourth quarter saw pace slow again; combined scoring dropped to 60 points as Chicago outscored Brooklyn 37-23 but couldn't complete the comeback. Day'Ron Sharpe's 14 points and 6 rebounds provided late support for the Nets, who held on despite Chicago's fourth-quarter push. The 221 final total reflected a first half that was defensive-minded before both offenses opened up midway through, ultimately landing 3.5 points under the pregame number.