Nuggets Defeat Bulls 123-101 Despite Jamal Murray's Hamstring Injury

Jokic and Porter Jr. take charge with dynamic performances as Nuggets weather Murray's early departure and extend home game winning streak.

Despite the loss of point guard Jamal Murray to a hamstring injury early in the game, the Denver Nuggets managed a convincing victory over the Chicago Bulls, with a final score of 123-101.
Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. were key to the Nuggets' success, scoring 28 points with 16 rebounds and nine assists, and a season-best 27 points respectively.
The Nuggets managed to maintain their winning streak at home games, marking their fourth consecutive home victory.
For the Bulls, Nikola Vucevic was the top scorer with 19 points, followed by DeMar DeRozan and Javon Carter with 17 and 16 points respectively. However, Zach LaVine, usually a key player for the Bulls, was held to just 12 points.
This defeat marks the third straight loss for the Chicago Bulls. They struggled defensively, allowing the Nuggets to hit 70% of their shots in the fourth quarter.