The Brooklyn Nets sat six players for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Chicago Bulls, who advanced to the playoffs with a 112-73 victory.

The Nets announced Trevor Booker, Jeremy Lin and Brook Lopez would all sit out to rest, while injuries sidelined Quincy Acy (ankle), Joe Harris (shoulder) and Sean Kilpatrick (hamstring).

On Wednesday, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said the decision was made with the best interests of his team in mind.

"I'm going to be honest with you, as a competitor, I understand [the frustration with the decision]. I understand the point of view that some of you have and some of the press has and maybe other teams in this league [have]. I do understand it," Atkinson said. "But again, I think we do have to look at it from the [point of view of the] Brooklyn Nets franchise and what's best for us. And that's how we're looking at it in a vacuum. I think that's my responsibility as a coach, to look at it in that vein, but that being said, yes, I do understand it."