In the first quarter the Bulls shot 33% from the field. Point guard Kris Dunn scored or assisted on 10 of the Bulls first 12 points. Nets were rolling early as they made five three pointers in the first to take a 28-19 lead after one quarter. Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen combined for 14 points in the first.
In the second quarter the Bulls outscored the Nets 32-21. Bulls ended the second on a 11-0 run to take a 51-49 lead. Lauri Markkanen had 15 points on 7-11 shooting. Kris Dunn was aggressive in the first half as he had 13 points.