Chicago Bulls Suffer Devastating Loss to Nets After Blowing 21-Point Lead

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NEW YORK — The Chicago Bulls suffered their fourth consecutive loss and seventh in eight games after the Brooklyn Nets staged a comeback, winning 118-109 at Barclays Center on Sunday night.

Here are 10 takeaways from the game:

—The Bulls secured a lead at the end of the first quarter, a rare achievement in their 18 games this season. They began the game with a 7-0 run, extending it to 13-0, 22-3, and the largest lead of 30-9 in the first quarter.

—Coach Donovan expressed concerns about the team’s slow starts, stressing the need for improved force and physicality in their play.

—Alex Caruso missed the game due to a toe injury, resulting in Patrick Williams starting in his place.

—Williams’ impressive performance in the first quarter contributed to the Bulls’ strong start, scoring 11 points without missing a shot.

—Despite a solid beginning, the Bulls struggled in the second quarter, allowing the Nets to erase their 21-point lead and take control of the game.

—Coby White achieved a franchise record by making four or more 3-pointers in five consecutive games.

—The Nets set a record for the most 3-pointers allowed by the Bulls in franchise history, finishing 25-for-53 from beyond the arc.

—The Bulls’ initial success with 3-pointers dwindled as the game progressed, with DeMar DeRozan and Coby White leading the team in scoring.

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