Overview
- The Bulls' reserves overwhelmed Denver's bench 66-9, with Ayo Dosunmu scoring 21 and Jevon Carter adding 15.
- Kevin Huerter hit the go-ahead three with 1:25 left and Nikola Vucevic drilled another with 33 seconds remaining before a missed tying attempt at the buzzer.
- Nikola Jokic posted 36 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists, and Jamal Murray scored 34 with 18 in the fourth quarter.
- The result halted the Nuggets' seven-game winning streak and ended their unbeaten start at home.
- Chicago played less than 24 hours after a double-overtime loss; Coby White sat with a calf strain, Tre Jones was out, and Jalen Smith exited with a shoulder injury after scoring 16.