Top scorers meet in Brooklyn- Chicago matchup
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Chicago Bulls (15-8, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (16-6, first in the Eastern
BOTTOM LINE:
Kevin Durant and DeMar DeRozan meet when Brooklyn hosts Chicago. Durant ranks first in the NBA averaging 28.6 points per game and DeRozan ranks fourth in the league averaging 26.3 points per game.
The Bulls have gone 9-5 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference allowing just 105.1 points while holding opponents to 44.6% shooting.
The two teams matchup for the second time this season. The Bulls defeated the Nets 118-95 in their last meeting on Nov. 9. DeRozan led the Bulls with 28 points, and Durant led the Nets with 38 points.
TOP PERFORMERS:
DeRozan is shooting 49.5% and averaging 26.3 points for the Bulls. Zach LaVine is averaging 3.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Chicago.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 6-4, averaging 112.0 points, 41.8 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.2 points.
INJURIES: Bulls: Javonte Green: out. Patrick Williams: out, Alex Caruso: day to day, Coby White: out,
