The Brooklyn Nets opened the third quarter with a 24-9 run to beat the Chicago Bulls 104-87 to end an 8-game losing streak.
The Bulls went on an 11-0 run to lead 51-49 at halftime. Allen Crabbe’s 15-foot pull-up jumper put the Nets ahead for good with 10:52 left in the third quarter. Jarrett Allen and Crabbe scored 10 points each during the run, and they led 73-60 with 5:55 left in the quarter and by as many as 22 in the fourth quarter.
Crabbe scored 21 points, and Allen added 18 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks on 8 for 11 shooting.
For the Bulls, Kris Dunn scored 23 points (10 in the third quarter) on 9 for 15 shooting.
The Nets shot 44.4% from the field and 38.1% from 3 to the Bulls’ 35.5% and 26.1%. The Bulls’ starters were outscored 51-28 in 18 minutes together.