The Chicago Bulls defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets, 121-112, at United Center on Wednesday evening.

The Bulls jumped out to a great start with a, 40-33, lead after one quarter, and they stayed in control through the second to take a 10-point lead into the break. The Nets came out stronger in the third and managed to trim it back to a three-point game heading into the final frame. The Nets kept up the fight in the fourth, but it was not enough, as the Bulls stayed in control and closed out the home win to end a two-game slide. This also marks the end of the Nets' 12-game win streak.

Patrick Williams and DeMar DeRozan poured in 22 points each to lead the way for the Bulls. Nikola Vucevic added 21 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and two blocks, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 17 points, seven rebounds, two steals and a block. The Bulls shot 53 percent from the field, including 8-of-20 from deep.

Meanwhile, Kevin Durant led the Nets with 44 points, four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal, in 38 minutes. Kyrie Irving followed up with 25 points, four rebounds, eight assists, three steals and a block, while Seth Curry chipped in 22 points, two assists and a steal. The Nets shot 46.2 percent from the field, including 12-of-37 from long range.

The Nets (25-13) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Friday. The Bulls (17-21) take on the 76ers in Philadelphia on Friday.