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Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 12 May 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 107-115
23-32 28-32 23-29 33-22
Position#19
Record32-40
FormLLWWW
Points / game110.8
Allowed / game111.4
vs
Position#4
Record46-24
FormLLLLW
Points / game118.5
Allowed / game114.2
USANBA· United Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Brooklyn Nets
27 Feb 2027
CHI v BKN
upcoming
18 Jan 2026
CHI124
BKN102
03 Dec 2025
CHI103
BKN113
13 Mar 2025
CHI116
BKN110
02 Dec 2024
CHI128
BKN102
03 Nov 2023
CHI107
BKN109
24 Feb 2023
CHI131
BKN87
04 Jan 2023
CHI121
BKN112
12 Jan 2022
CHI112
BKN138
08 Nov 2021
CHI118
BKN95
11 May 2021
CHI107
BKN115
04 Apr 2021
CHI115
BKN107
11 Apr 2020
CHI v BKN
upcoming
16 Nov 2019
CHI111
BKN117
06 Jan 2019
CHI100
BKN117
19 Dec 2018
CHI93
BKN96
07 Apr 2018
CHI96
BKN124
12 Apr 2017
CHI112
BKN73
28 Dec 2016
CHI101
BKN99
17 Mar 2016
CHI118
BKN102
21 Dec 2015
CHI102
BKN105
30 Dec 2014
CHI82
BKN96
10 Dec 2014
CHI105
BKN80
13 Feb 2014
CHI92
BKN76
02 May 2013
CHI92
BKN95
27 Apr 2013
CHI142
BKN134
25 Apr 2013
CHI79
BKN76
02 Mar 2013
CHI96
BKN85
15 Dec 2012
CHI83
BKN82
18 Feb 2012
CHI85
BKN97
23 Jan 2012
CHI110
BKN95
13 Apr 2011
CHI97
BKN92
31 Dec 2010
CHI90
BKN81
27 Mar 2010
CHI106
BKN83
08 Dec 2009
CHI101
BKN103
04 Apr 2009
CHI103
BKN94
13 Dec 2008
CHI113
BKN104
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Brooklyn Nets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
108-91
108
91
+17
109avg 105
H23/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
101-106
101
106
-5
101avg 105
A25/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
110-102
110
102
+8
119avg 105
A27/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
94-113
94
113
-19
90avg 105
A28/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
98-108
98
108
-10
84avg 105
H01/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
97-108
97
108
-11
86avg 105
A02/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
94-106
94
106
-12
84avg 105
H04/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
120-99
120
99
+21
123avg 105
A06/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
121-99
121
99
+22
113avg 105
H07/05
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
108-96
108
96
+12
105avg 105
A10/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-23
24-21
30-23
20-24
18-33
23-28
22-19
38-26
20-26
32-27
24-29
34-20
19-32
29-20
27-24
19-37
16-28
28-24
19-28
35-28
26-31
37-23
12-28
22-26
20-34
23-26
20-23
31-23
34-24
25-29
37-21
24-25
30-28
30-18
34-28
27-25
28-18
29-21
26-29
25-28
207.9Avg total
105.1Scored
102.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)110.8111.4222.2-0.644%
Season at home (35)108.8111.1219.9-2.340%
Season away (37)112.6111.7224.3+0.949%
Last 10 (10)105.1102.8207.9+2.350%
Last 5 (5)108.0101.6209.6+6.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)107.3115.1222.4-7.914%
vs Similar (18)106.3105.3211.6+1.150%
vs Weaker (5)105.6111.2216.8-5.620%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
103-114
103
114
-11
90avg 112
A21/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
109-104
109
104
+5
104avg 112
H23/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
128-119
128
119
+9
127avg 112
H25/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
116-103
116
103
+13
115avg 112
A27/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
130-113
130
113
+17
134avg 112
A29/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
109-128
109
128
-19
92avg 112
H01/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
114-117
114
117
-3
102avg 112
A02/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
118-124
118
124
-6
106avg 112
A04/05
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
109-113
109
113
-4
97avg 112
A06/05
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
125-119
125
119
+6
129avg 112
A09/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-23
22-33
23-36
22-22
21-25
39-26
28-22
21-31
27-32
32-29
38-31
31-27
26-28
30-24
24-31
36-20
35-28
31-24
45-41
19-20
25-23
32-36
24-35
28-34
37-28
22-34
31-28
24-27
33-34
25-32
36-26
24-32
32-37
30-26
21-19
26-31
24-37
32-34
41-33
28-15
231.5Avg total
116.1Scored
115.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)118.5114.2232.7+4.466%
Season at home (34)117.8112.0229.7+5.876%
Season away (36)119.3116.3235.6+3.056%
Last 10 (10)116.1115.4231.5+0.750%
Last 5 (5)115.0120.2235.2-5.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)113.1118.3231.4-5.240%
vs Weaker ◀ (20)116.7110.1226.8+6.675%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -3.2-3.2Q1: +0.1+0.1Q2Q2: +4.3+4.3Q2: -0.3-0.3Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: +0.9+0.9Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: +0.0+0.0
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -3.2-3.2Q1: +0.1+0.1Q2Q2: +4.3+4.3Q2: -0.3-0.3Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: +0.9+0.9Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: +0.0+0.0
Chicago BullsBrooklyn Nets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
58-44
58
44
+14
H23/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
41-61
41
61
-20
A25/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A27/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A28/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H01/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
63-54
63
54
+9
A02/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
43-60
43
60
-17
H04/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
59-53
59
53
+6
A06/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
60-46
60
46
+14
H07/05
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
57-39
57
39
+18
A10/05
NBA
103.9Avg total
52.5Scored
51.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.753.1105.8-0.443%-
Last 30 at home (11)52.250.6102.8+1.545%-
Last 30 away (19)53.054.5107.5-1.542%-
Last 10 (10)52.551.4103.9+1.150%-
Last 5 (5)56.450.4106.8+6.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)49.755.1104.9-5.429%-
vs Similar (18)54.451.3105.7+3.156%-
vs Weaker (5)50.856.6107.4-5.820%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
58-56
58
56
+2
A21/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
60-51
60
51
+9
H23/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
59-61
59
61
-2
H25/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
56-52
56
52
+4
A27/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
66-52
66
52
+14
A29/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
57-59
57
59
-2
H01/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A02/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
58-66
58
66
-8
A04/05
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
62-63
62
63
-1
A06/05
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
56-71
56
71
-15
A09/05
NBA
118.4Avg total
59.1Scored
59.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.658.9118.5+0.740%-
Last 30 at home (13)61.457.2118.6+4.254%-
Last 30 away (17)58.360.2118.5-1.929%-
Last 10 (10)59.159.3118.4-0.240%-
Last 5 (5)58.464.2122.6-5.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)57.263.4120.6-6.210%-
vs Weaker ◀ (20)60.956.6117.5+4.255%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 105.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.6 pts a game · 11% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.128.3
53.3%
52.8%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.912.3
36.3%
36.6%36.9
🏀 Free throws15.711.6
73.9%
77.7%11.6
They take 87.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 116.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.8 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.8 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.5 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.726.4
53.1%
52.8%52.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.514.6
38.9%
36.6%43.8
🏀 Free throws23.419.5
83.3%
77.7%19.5
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 12 May 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WWWLLLLWLW
Brooklyn Nets
WLLLLWWWWL
#19
League position
#4
+2.4
Net rating
+0.7
108.5
Offensive rating
113.9
106.2
Defensive rating
113.2
53.7%
Effective FG%
55.4%
52.2%
Opp. effective FG%
52.9%
14.2%
Turnover %
12.3%
23.1%
Off. rebound %
19.9%
0.18
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.3%
3-point %
38.9%
68.0%
Assist %
59.5%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence108.5 · 113.9Defence106.2 · 113.2Shooting53.7% · 55.4%3-point %36.3% · 38.9%Ball care14.2% · 12.3%Off. rebounds23.1% · 19.9%Free throws0.18 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Brooklyn Nets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
2
Chicago Bulls wins
8
Brooklyn Nets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/05/21ADetroit Pistons108-96
07/05/21HBoston Celtics121-99
06/05/21ACharlotte Hornets120-99
04/05/21HPhiladelphia 76ers94-106
02/05/21AAtlanta Hawks97-108
01/05/21HMilwaukee Bucks98-108
28/04/21ANew York Knicks94-113
27/04/21AMiami Heat110-102
25/04/21AMiami Heat101-106
23/04/21HCharlotte Hornets108-91
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/05/21ADenver Nuggets125-119
06/05/21ADallas Mavericks109-113
04/05/21AMilwaukee Bucks118-124
02/05/21AMilwaukee Bucks114-117
01/05/21HPortland Trail Blazers109-128
29/04/21AIndiana Pacers130-113
27/04/21AToronto Raptors116-103
25/04/21HPhoenix Suns128-119
23/04/21HBoston Celtics109-104
21/04/21AToronto Raptors103-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW44%
HomeWWLLW40%
AwayWLLWW49%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723537
Win %44%40%49%
Points / game110.8108.8112.6
Allowed / game111.4111.1111.7
Point differential-0.6-2.3+0.9
Avg total222.2219.9224.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%23%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won32% (19)33% (6)31% (13)
Overtime %6%3%8%
Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW66%
HomeLWWWL76%
AwayWLLLW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703436
Win %66%76%56%
Points / game118.5117.8119.3
Allowed / game114.2112.0116.3
Point differential+4.4+5.8+3.0
Avg total232.7229.7235.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%32%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (24)83% (12)50% (12)
Overtime %6%3%8%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Utah Jazz72531974%116.8107.2+9.6
2 Philadelphia 76ers70492170%113.8108.0+5.7
3 Phoenix Suns72482467%114.2109.4+4.8
4 Brooklyn Nets70462466%118.5114.2+4.4
5 Denver Nuggets72472565%115.4109.7+5.7
6 Los Angeles Clippers72462664%113.3108.0+5.3
7 Milwaukee Bucks71432861%119.5114.5+5.0
8 Dallas Mavericks71422959%112.7109.7+2.9
9 Los Angeles Lakers72423058%109.4106.4+3.0
10 New York Knicks72413157%106.8104.2+2.7
11 Portland Trail Blazers73413256%115.5114.8+0.7
12 Miami Heat71393255%107.8108.1-0.3
13 Atlanta Hawks73403355%113.4112.1+1.3
14 Memphis Grizzlies72383453%113.5112.2+1.3
15 Golden State Warriors72383453%113.3112.4+0.9
16 Boston Celtics71353649%112.5111.5+1.0
17 Charlotte Hornets73343947%109.9111.4-1.5
18 New Orleans Pelicans71333846%115.0114.3+0.7
19 San Antonio Spurs71333846%110.9112.5-1.7
20 Washington Wizards72333946%115.9118.2-2.2
21 Indiana Pacers71323945%114.7115.1-0.4
22 Chicago Bulls72324044%110.8111.4-0.6
23 Sacramento Kings72324044%113.8117.5-3.7
24 Toronto Raptors72294340%111.3111.4-0.1
25 Minnesota Timberwolves72234932%112.0117.7-5.7
26 Orlando Magic72234932%104.7113.1-8.5
27 Cleveland Cavaliers73235032%103.5112.0-8.5
28 Oklahoma City Thunder72225031%105.2115.6-10.4
29 Detroit Pistons74225230%106.1110.0-3.9
30 Houston Rockets73195426%108.9115.8-6.9
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls23282333107
Brooklyn Nets32322922115
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