Chicago Bulls 120–136 Denver Nuggets · SternSports

Chicago Bulls 120–136 Denver Nuggets · SternSports

Chicago Bulls24-29

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Denver Nuggets34-19

Shooting

41-92 (45%)Field goals49-85 (58%)
20-51 (39%)Three-pointers16-33 (48%)
18-20 (90%)Free throws22-33 (67%)

Rebounds

37Rebounds41
12Offensive11
25Defensive30

Playmaking

25Assists37
17Turnovers14
9Steals7
3Blocks7

Scoring

36Points in the paint60
15Fast-break points18
21Points off turnovers23
9Largest lead18

Fouls

24Fouls17

Shooting

41-92 (45%)Field goals49-85 (58%)
20-51 (39%)Three-pointers16-33 (48%)
18-20 (90%)Free throws22-33 (67%)

Rebounds

37Rebounds41
12Offensive11
25Defensive

Stats

Shooting

41-92 (45%)Field goals49-85 (58%)
20-51 (39%)Three-pointers16-33 (48%)
18-20 (90%)Free throws22-33 (67%)

Rebounds

37Rebounds41
12Offensive11

Nuggets

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
C. Johnson	27	14	6-9	2-3	0-0	4	1	0	0	0	0	4	2	+21
N. Jokic	33	22	7-12	2-2	6-6	14	17	3	1	4	3	11	2	+36
J. Murray	31	28	11-18	4-9	2-2	3	11	3	0	0	0	3	1	0
C. Braun	32	10	4-6	0-0	2-4	4	2	1	1	1	2	2	1	+20
J. Strawther	33	19	7-14	4-8	1-2	5	0	3	2	0	0	5	3	+14
Z. Nnaji	2	0	0-1	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	-5
D. Holmes II	1	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-2
J. Valanciunas	13	10	5-8	0-0	0-3	4	1	1	0	1	2	2	3	-15
T. Hardaway Jr.	29	23	6-11	3-8	8-12	3	1	1	0	0	0	3	1	+9
B. Brown	31	10	3-5	1-2	3-4	3	4	1	3	1	3	0	3	+8
J. Pickett	8	0	0-1	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	-6

Western Conference

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK	L10
1	TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
2	Trail BlazersPortland Trail Blazers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
3	ClippersLA Clippers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
4	LakersLos Angeles Lakers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
5	GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
6	RocketsHouston Rockets	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
7	ThunderOklahoma City Thunder	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
8	NuggetsDenver Nuggets	0	0	.000	0.5	-	–
9	PelicansNew Orleans Pelicans	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
10	SpursSan Antonio Spurs	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
11	MavericksDallas Mavericks	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
12	JazzUtah Jazz	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
13	WarriorsGolden State Warriors	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
14	KingsSacramento Kings	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1
15	SunsPhoenix Suns	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1

Players

Bulls

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
G. Yabusele	26	12	4-13	4-10	0-0	2	0	1	1	2	0	2	3	-5
I. Okoro	26	13	5-11	2-6	1-1	2	3	1	1	0	1	1	2	-14
M. Buzelis	30	21	7-13	4-8	3-4	8	3	3	1	0	0	8	3	-19
A. Simons	32	15	5-15	3-10	2-2	4	6	0	0	0	2	2	3	-6
J. Ivey	30	10	3-7	2-5	2-2	6	3	3	2	0	2	4	4	-27
P. Williams	20	8	3-4	2-3	0-0	2	2	0	1	0	2	0	0	-2
L. Miller	3	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	+2
N. Richards	19	15	5-8	1-1	4-5	7	0	1	1	1	3	4	3	-13
C. Sexton	29	17	6-14	1-5	4-4	3	4	4	0	0	1	2	4	-7
R. Dillingham	22	9	3-7	1-3	2-2	3	4	3	1	0	1	2	2	+9
Olbrich	--	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Nuggets

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
C. Johnson	27	14	6-9	2-3	0-0	4	1	0	0	0	0	4	2	+21
N. Jokic

Game

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
CHI	36	29	39	16
DEN	39	20	38	39

Leaders

M. Buzelis21 for BullsPointsJ. Murray28 for Nuggets
A. Simons6 for BullsAssistsN. Jokic17 for Nuggets
M. Buzelis8 for BullsReboundsN. Jokic14 for Nuggets

Tip-off: 8 Feb 2026, 02:00
Venue: United Center, Chicago
Attendance: 20’939

Match report on ESPN: Nikola Jokic passes Oscar Robertson for 2nd-most triple-doubles as Nuggets top Bulls 136-120

Top stats

41-92 (45%)Field goals49-85 (58%)

Standings

Eastern Conference

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK	L10
1	Pacers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
2	Raptors	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
3	Wizards	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
4	Pistons	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
5	Hawks	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
6	Hornets	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
7	76ers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
8	Cavaliers	0	0	.000	0.5	-	–
15	Bulls	0	1	.000	1	L1	0-1

Western Conference

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK	L10
1	Timberwolves	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0
2	Trail Blazers	1	0	1.000	-	W1	1-0

Head to head

Last 1 meeting

Bulls wins: 1
Draws: 0
Nuggets wins: 0

Earlier meetings

18 NovFinal
Denver Nuggets127
Chicago Bulls130