Nets Look To Stay Strong At Home
The Brooklyn Nets play host to the Chicago Bulls, at Barclays Center on Friday evening.

This marks the third and final game of a home stand for the Nets (29-27), where they have gone 1-1 so far, with a loss to the Bucks, followed by an impressive win over the Nuggets. The Nets are 17-12 at home this season, and have won six of their last 10 games over all. They hold on to sixth place in the East, 2.0 games ahead of seventh, and 6.0 games behind fifth. D'Angelo Russell continues to lead the Nets, averaging 19.8 points, 6.5 assists 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. Jarrett Allen is averaging 11.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 assists per game, while Joe Harris is averaging 13.3 points on 49 percent shooting, including 45 percent from long range. Spencer Dinwiddie (thumb) remains sidelined, but on the bright side, Caris LeVert (foot) is expected to make his return to action on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Bulls (12-42) will be sporting a slightly different look, as they traded away Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis, in exchange for Otto Porter Jr. However, Porter Jr. remains questionable for action on Friday. The Bulls have dropped eight of their last 10 games, including their last two in a row, as they sit 13th place in the East, 14.0 games out of eighth. The Bulls have dropped two of their last three road games, and are 7-21 on the road this season. Zach LaVine leads the Bulls, averaging 22.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. Kris Dunn is averaging 12.2 points, 6.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, while Lauri Markkanen is averaging 17.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
Posted on: 2/7/2019 9:33 PM
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