The Chicago Bulls are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Chicago enters Friday’s game with a 19-21 record after defeating the Utah Jazz at home on Wednesday night.
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Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9).Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s victory over the Jazz, Nikola Vucevic led the way for the Bulls as he recorded 35 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Ayo Dosunmu added 15 points and six assists of his own off the bench.
Now Chicago will try to grab another victory on the road on Friday as they face off against a struggling Nets team.
On the other side, Brooklyn enters Friday’s contest with an 11-27 record after losing on the road to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17).Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 20 points and seven rebounds while Egor Demin recorded 17 points and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Bulls Injury Report, Will Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter Play?
For the Bulls, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Josh Giddey and Kevin Huerter.
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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Chicago has ruled out Giddey once again due to a hamstring strain that has kept him out since December 29, though head coach Billy Donovan did say that he had started to ramp up his activity on Wednesday.
With Giddey still sidelined, both Tre Jones and Dosunmu will likely continue to have larger roles until he is able to return.
The Bulls have also ruled out Zach Collins and Noa Essengue as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries while Julian Phillips has been listed as questionable with a right wrist sprain.
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Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13)Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Huerter has been listed as probable due to right hip flexor tightness and he is expected to play on Friday night.
Nets Injury Report, Will Ziaire Williams Play?
On the other side, the Nets have two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out both Ziaire Williams and Haywood Highsmith.
Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (8)Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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Brooklyn has ruled out Williams due to return to competition conditioning as he has missed the last four games due to an illness.
The Nets have also ruled out Highsmith as he remains sidelined while recovering from knee surgery.
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Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Bulls and Nets from Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.