There is nothing in the win column. The Brooklyn Nets traveled to New Orleans on Wednesday night to take on the Pelicans to conclude a three-game road trip. It was a close game, but the Nets lost in the end. short With a difference of 3 points. L was awarded for the fifth consecutive year.

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Tonight’s opponent is wandering around the play-in. The Chicago Bulls are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings, and a date for this year’s play-in tournament is likely to be decided. They helped their cause at the last moment win They will face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Where to follow the game

YES Network on TV. Streaming Gotham Sports now. WFAN on the radio. Please tip after 7:30pm.

injury

No Giare Williams (illness) or Haywood Highsmith (recovering from surgery). Ben Saraf will remain on Long Island, as will two-way forward E.J. Liddell.

The following players will be playing for the Bulls.

Kevin Huerter is likely, but Julian Phillips is questionable.

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game

Brooklyn won beginning December meeting.

This is a home set. These teams are scheduled to play again in Chicago on Sunday night.

Brooklyn will face its arch-rival in center field tonight. Nikola Vucevic has been a pain for the Nets over the past year, going just 6-18 from the field in their first matchup in December. Nic Claxton and the Nets’ big teams will look to make Vuck difficult in the paint and force him to make tough jumpers. If they can do that, things will become even more difficult for Billy Donovan’s club.

The Nets have always had a turnover problem this season, as they rank 29th in turnover rate. Fortunately, the Bulls don’t force many turnovers as they rank 29th in opponent turnover rate. Every coach emphasizes the importance of making the most of every possession, and Jordi Fernandes will place particular emphasis on that tonight.

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If Brooklyn is successful, it can make a living internally. The Bulls are allowing 31 shots per game inside the restricted area, the most in the NBA this season. A drive to the Cup could open up a lot of opportunities and get them back on track, especially for a player like Cam Thomas. Thomas has been a little shaky since returning from his hamstring injury, but approaching the cup is when he’s at his most dynamic.

Player to watch: Matas Buzelli

For the Bulls, they have to find a real path forward. That means identifying players who can not only qualify for the play-ins each year, but contribute to a return to the playoffs. They have a long way to go, but there are some who deserve attention. From Drew Stevens the bigs

“Buzelis is learning the subtleties of a team built on shared responsibility. The flag is a pillar of Dallas, creating opportunities even if the results aren’t perfect. Mistakes come with responsibility, and that’s what matters.”

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But the Bulls’ system allows Bouzelis to translate his lessons into growth and consistent production.

The last six games have shown what the 21-year-old can do with more responsibility. He scores consistently, makes smart reads, and is productive in the paint while stretching the floor when the opportunity presents itself. It’s a quiet but reliable growth. ”

You have to start somewhere.

Voting is now open and Michael Porter Jr. hopes to do well enough to earn his first All-Star nomination. MPJ did everything asked of him this season and then some. Porter Jr. will get the Bulls up to 33 points in the first inning and see if he can produce another strong performance. He is 4-5 at the rim in that game, and if the Nets can get him to perform well in cup play, MPJ will take full advantage of that.

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