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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Chicago Bulls 113–103 on December 3 at the United Center, a matchup that stayed below the Vegas total of 231.5 points. Mikal Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 33 points, supported by Nicolas Clowney's 20 points, while Josh Giddey paced Chicago with 28 points. The Nets' offensive efficiency proved decisive, shooting 48.7 percent from the field and connecting on 19 three-pointers compared to Chicago's seven, despite both teams pulling down 42 rebounds. Brooklyn also distributed 30 assists to Chicago's 20, controlling the game's tempo through the second half. The Bulls managed just a 42.2 field-goal percentage and committed 16 turnovers, contributing to a 112.2 defensive rating that allowed the Nets to sustain their advantage. Chicago's third-quarter output of 31 points briefly threatened the visitors, but Brooklyn's balanced fourth-quarter performance—30 points—sealed the result. The loss drops Chicago further in the Eastern Conference standings as Brooklyn continues its winning stretch.
