Joe Johnson scored 20 points with 11 rebounds as the Nets took down the Bulls 96-82 at the United Center. Brook Lopez led the team with 29 points, while Jarrett Jack chipped in 11 with five assists. Alan Anderson added 11 off the bench as Brooklyn improves to 15-and-16 with its fifth win in six contests. Mike Dunleavy led the Bulls with 23 points, while Joakim Noah recorded a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double. Pau Gasol added 10 points, seven boards and seven assists as the Bulls' seven-game winning streak ends. Chicago sits at 22-and-10.
The Bulls will be at home New Year's night against Denver. The Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 on Newstalk 1060.
