Nets blow another late lead and fall in Chicago, 116-110

C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News on Mar 13, 2025

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The Nets fell to the Chicago Bulls, 116-110, on Thursday at the United Center in Chicago.

Brooklyn, which fell to 22-44 with the loss, is now six games behind Chicago for 10th place in the Eastern Conference — the final play-in tournament spot — with 16 games left.

This matchup featured 11 lead changes and 10 ties.

Cam Thomas finished with 24 points, six rebounds and a career-high 10 assists — the first double-double of his career. He matched his previous career high of eight assists in just 16 minutes. The Nets shot 51.1% from the field in the first half, went 7 for 14 from deep and had 21 assists on 24 made field goals.

Ziaire Williams went 5 for 5 from the field in the first half. The Bulls shot 60% in the first half but trailed 65-62 at the break.

Brooklyn used a 12-4 run early in the third quarter to go up 11 with 7:06 left. It successfully kept the Bulls at arm’s length throughout the rest of the period and entered the final frame with a 92-82 advantage.

It was the ninth time this season the Nets have led by double digits through three quarters. However, Chicago opened the fourth quarter on an 8-0 run to cut its deficit to three. The game was tied at 95 with 7:16 left.

The Bulls won the fourth quarter 34-18 to steal their 28th victory of the season.

Tyrese Martin scored 19 points off the bench for Brooklyn and made five 3-pointers, marking the second time he’s made five or more 3s in a game in his career. Nic Claxton collected a season-high 14 rebounds.

Coby White paced Chicago with 31 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Noah Clowney missed Thursday’s game because of a right ankle sprain.

The Nets will return to action on Saturday against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center.