nba Game Recap
Bulls vs Nets Final: 118-95 - Recap
Chicago cruised to victory on Monday, running Brooklyn out of the gym and running up a 118-95 score at United Center.
Bettors who backed the Bulls were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 216.5.
Chicago got 28 points from DeMar DeRozan and another 24 points from Zach LaVine. Zach LaVine contributed 5 assists, while Nikola Vucevic cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Brooklyn got 38 points from Kevin Durant in a losing cause and another 19 points from LaMarcus Aldridge. James Harden contributed 5 assists for the Nets, while Kevin Durant had 10 rebounds.
The Bulls hit the break losing 57-51 before taking care of business in the second half.
Chicago had a 56-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Chicago heads into a battle against the Mavericks. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Orlando.