Brook Lopez led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Nets knocked off the Bulls, 105-102. Thaddeus Young had 16 points and 13 boards to help Brooklyn stop a five-game losing streak.
Jimmy Butler scored 24 and Pau Gasol netted 20 in Chicago's third straight loss. Bulls center Joakim Noah had to leave in the third quarter with an apparent left shoulder injury.
The Bulls return to action Christmas day at Oklahoma City. The Pre-Game Show begins at 1 on Newstalk 1060.
