Bulls Beat Nuggets 130-127, Snap 5-Game Skid

The Chicago Bulls snapped a five-game losing streak with a thrilling 130-127 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Ball Arena, handing the Western Conference leaders their first home defeat of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Despite a dominant 36-point triple-double from Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, the Bulls relied on a stellar bench performance to secure the win. Chicago's reserves outscored Denver's 66-9, with Ayo Dosunmu leading the charge on 21 points while shooting 8-for-9 from the field. Jalen Smith added 16 points, and Jevon Carter contributed 15, highlighting the Bulls' league-second ranking in bench scoring at 48.1 points per game. The victory improved Chicago to 7-6 overall and 2-5 on the road, putting the team on pace for a 44-win season, its best since 2021-22.

The Nuggets, who entered the matchup 10-2 and riding a seven-game winning streak, saw their perfect 5-0 home record end. Jokic, listed as probable with a left wrist sprain, finished with 36 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists but could not overcome Chicago's depth. Denver's injury challenges persisted, with starting shooting guard Christian Braun sidelined for at least six weeks due to a left ankle sprain...