12/15/2025, 5:15 AM

Nets 20 points with two steals

Fears caught fire late in this game, scoring 10 of his 20 points during the final frame, and he acknowledged after the match that it was important for him to get a win in his hometown of Chicago. "It means a lot," said Fears of getting the win. "Seeing your team behind you, supporting me the whole way. [Jordan Poole's] been talking to me a lot... It's been big for me."

12/15/2025, 5:14 AM

Scores 18 points in return

Williamson's minutes were monitored in his first game back following a six-game absence, and he came off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. Williamson looked good while he was out there, though, so he'll likely be cleared for a larger workload his next time out.

12/15/2025, 5:13 AM

Double-doubles in win

This was Murphy's fourth double-double of the season, and his third straight game with just one turnover. Murphy has been on a tear over the past six, posting averages of 25.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.8 triples, 1.5 steals and 1.7 turnovers per game, which has been good enough for top-15 value in 9-cat leagues.