Last Updated on Jan 20, 2022 10:58 AM
Match Date & Time: | 2022-01-13 08:30 AM (IST) 2022-01-13 03:00 AM (GMT) |
Chicago Sky is set to take on Brooklyn Nets in NBA 2021-22 on Thursday, 13 January 2022 at 08:30 AM IST
Head coach Steve Nash’s woes will not recede any time soon, as Nic Claxton and Kyrie Irving have been ruled as questionable.
LaMarcus Aldridge and Joe Harris are also still sidelined with injuries. In the absence of these players, they could have a long night against the Bulls.
Meanwhile, after their season-best nine-game winning streak ended on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, the Bulls vented their ire on the hapless Detroit Pistons.
The 133-87 win over the Pistons is their biggest of the season, and they will now look to build on that win.
The Brooklyn Nets are winless in two games against the Chicago Bulls. Kyrie Irving did not play in those games, and could miss this one too if he is not cleared to play.
Brooklyn played much better in the second matchup compared to their first, but still succumbed to another loss.
In their last ten games, the Brooklyn Nets are only 4-6, and have greatly struggled against teams decimated by injuries and virus protocols.
They barely got past the young San Antonio Spurs, who were without four starters and a few key players. The Portland Trail Blazers also showed the Nets what grit and resilience can do even when shorthanded.
Nevertheless, Kevin Durant, James Harden and recently Kyrie Irving have been playing huge minutes.
The good news is that the Nets youngsters are showing glimpses of their potential. Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe, Kessler Edwards and David Duke Jr. are showing visible strides in their game. That has made them valuable assets for trade or to provide depth in the playoffs.
Amid all the turmoil and adversity in the Brooklyn Nets’ camp, Kevin Durant has continued to roll along and lead the team whenever he has been available. Durant leads the NBA in scoring with 29.8 points to go along with 7.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists. His 62.1% TS is the best by any Brooklyn Nets player by a wide margin this season.
The team that looked listless against the Dallas Mavericks in their last game reappeared in the first half against the Detroit Pistons. Whatever adjustments or pep talk Billy Donovan made during the half-time break worked wonders in the third quarter.
The rampaging Chicago Bulls came roaring back in the second half. They played with determination, energy and hustle to put the game away as the Bulls outscored the Pistons 72-35.
Although the 46-point win was against the Pistons, it’s refreshing to see the Bulls back to their impressive selves.
DeMar DeRozan played only 27 minutes, but still finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.
The mid-range maestro was in his elements against the overmatched Pistons, hitting 8-13 field-goal attempts. DeRozan’s passing is underrated, but he showed the Pistons why opponents should start respecting it. He completely dismantled their defense.
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