Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Monday December 6, 2021
Denver Nuggets 97, Chicago Bulls 109 (Final)
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10 observations: Without DeMar DeRozan, and a slew of other key contributors, the Bulls stormed past the Nuggets in the second half of Monday’s 109-97 victory at the UC
Notes on a complete Zach LaVine performance, Ayo Dosunmu’s first NBA start, more
nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 11:39 PM
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Nikola Jokic, asked it means anything to him to pass Larry Bird on the all-time triple-double list:
“Maybe some kind of legacy, they’re going to remember me … which, they are not.” – 11:39 PM
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“From Chicago . . .”
Ayo Dosunmu spoke with both innocence and eloquence about his starting lineup introduction before his 1st NBA start.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 11:37 PM
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Getting buckets & grabbing boards. pic.twitter.com/KwgEceCCnm – 11:37 PM
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Donovan has gotten flak over the years for not being great at adjustments. From what I’ve seen, he’s been willing to improvise in-game all year. Tonight he took the double off Jokic when he saw it wasn’t working, rode hot players, ran some stuff I hadn’t seen much (veer pin ATO). – 11:35 PM
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Nuggets bench scoring in non-garbage time minutes:
50 combined minutes
5 points
2/14 2P
0/4 3P
1/2 FT – 11:32 PM
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Asked Nikola Jokic if his wrist is still bothering him, and the question included something about him wearing a hot-pad on his wrist on the bench.
His answer: “I’m trying to stay hot.” – 11:25 PM
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Nikola Jokic on his relationship with Bulls center Nikola Vucevic: “We play Counter-Strike a lot together.” – 11:25 PM
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“He got that swag to him. He is very confident when he is out there and we put 100% trust in him.” – @Lonzo Ball on @AyoDos_11 pic.twitter.com/FtHoLJHx4B – 11:20 PM
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Zach LaVine: “It’s a new team, man. I tried to say it at the beginning of the year, this isn’t last year.” – 11:19 PM
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Zach LaVine said he called DeMar DeRozan right after the game: “Let him know we got his back. Fingers crossed for his test tomorrow. He’s in good spirits, feeling good. Definitely called him just to say what up to him and celebrate the win with him.” – 11:19 PM
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JaMychal Green is now 10-of-51 from three-point range of the season, good for 19.6%.
If you ask me what the Nuggets bench identity is, I’d say pick and pops between Green and Barton/Bones/Facu.
I can’t point to anything else, and with Green’s struggles, that’s problematic. – 11:14 PM
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Zach being Zach. pic.twitter.com/5KO62J5v1n – 11:13 PM
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Zach LaVine says he called DeMar DeRozan immediately after the game to celebrate the win and check in on his teammate. He said DeMar was in “good spirits” after going into COVID protocol earlier today.
“Fingers crossed for his test tomorrow.” – 11:09 PM
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Zach LaVine said he called DeMar DeRozan right after Bulls win tonight over the Nuggets: “Let him know we had his back” – 11:09 PM
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LaVine said he called DeMar DeRozan right after the game. Said DeRozan is doing well, hoping for better news tomorrow. #Bulls – 11:08 PM
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LIVE: Lonzo and Zach media availability after tonight’s win over the Nuggets twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:04 PM
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Monte Morris described what it feels like lately in the third quarter:
“It feels draining. It’s like an episode of Space Jam or something. Take your talent or something. We ain’t moving, I’m out there so I feel it.”
Said it’s unacceptable and that’s what inexperienced teams do. – 11:04 PM
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Bulls win with out DeMar … Ayo starts and talks about the win … this one has it all.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/12/… – 11:04 PM
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We’ll look to bounce back on Wednesday.
nba.com/nuggets/news/n… – 11:00 PM
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Ayo Dosunmu is pretty damn mature, both on and off the court. But you gotta love his innocence when asked about being introduced “from Chicago . . .” during starting lineups and if he’s aware of the history behind that with Derrick Rose: “He’s from Chicago, too.” – 10:50 PM
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The Nuggets’ bench tonight in non-garbage time minutes: 5 total points – 10:48 PM
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Ayo giving a geography lesson – Chicago is in Illinois… – 10:44 PM
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LIVE: Bulls postgame media availability after tonight’s win over the Nuggets twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:43 PM
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Coach Malone also said Denver had a hard time starting quarters and a hard time closing quarters.
“If you’re not starting quarters and you’re not closing quarters what are you doing.” – 10:40 PM
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Billy Donovan: “It’s gotta be an incredible experience for him growing up in Chicago.”
Donovan said he told Dosunmu an hour before tipoff that he’d be starting and that he’d play a lot of minutes. Said rookie was unfazed. – 10:36 PM
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Coach Malone said this loss was disappointing because of the way Denver came out to start the third quarter. He pointed out that’s been a problem on this road trip. He asked the guys in an early second half timeout what they want him to do, & said whatever it is he’ll do it. – 10:36 PM
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The Bulls keep finding new ways to be BACK! 👀🔴 – 10:34 PM
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LIVE: Bulls postgame media availability after tonight’s win over the Nuggets twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:32 PM
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Bulls win. Time to celebrate @UnitedCenter pic.twitter.com/nBNN7veEHZ – 10:31 PM
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Ayo Dosunmu’s full stat line in his first #NBA start was 11 pts, 8 asts, 6 rebs in 42 minutes. #Bulls – 10:31 PM
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Final numbers pic.twitter.com/NFttlpt6MR – 10:29 PM
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Keep em going 🙏🏾
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Final Numbers 📊
Zach: 32p/3r/8a/1s
Zo: 20p/10r/4a/4b
Vooch: 20p/10r/2a/1s/1b
Derrick: 12p/9r/1a/1b
Ayo: 11p/6r/8a/1s
TBJ: 6p/8r/1a
Tony: 3p/6r/1a/1b
Matt: 3p/3r/1s
Devon: 2p pic.twitter.com/vj0DJYNOLD – 10:26 PM
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One of those rare Nikola Jokic off shooting nights. You only get a couple of them per year, but they’re always jarring. Jokic has had two recent ones — at ORL and tonight in CHI, where he shoots 6-17. Nuggets fall back under .500 to 11-12. Still 3 games left on this road trip. – 10:25 PM
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Bulls 109, Nuggets 97. pic.twitter.com/ZZco5Mj4qq – 10:25 PM
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The Nuggets don’t often get pasted with Jokic out there, but congrats to the Bulls who played Jokic well strategically, then rocketed ahead in the second half and kept the energy all the way to the end. Jokic was still +7 in 36 mins, but Denver lost his rest minutes in a big way. – 10:23 PM
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THIS TEAM IS SPECIAL. pic.twitter.com/1sCQFSi4Yo – 10:21 PM
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Final rotations for the Nuggets as they collapse in the second half 109-97 against the Bulls.
Jokić off night started from three in first half and was everywhere in second. Still had 15 assists and was a +7 in 37 minutes in a 12-point loss
You can do the math from there. pic.twitter.com/CjdhKw1GWn – 10:20 PM
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Final pic.twitter.com/LxKmZbsc6l – 10:19 PM
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Bulls win…Bulls win…Bulls win….109-97. Vucevic and Ball double-double. LaVine was fabulous with 32-3-8. Ayo 42 min. 11-6-8. Jones: 12-9. – 10:19 PM
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Both teams were shorthanded, but this was an impressive 109-97 victory by #Bulls over Denver, given the circumstances. LaVine 32 pts, Vuc 20 & 10, Lonzo 20, Jones 12, Dosunmu 11.
Jokic finished with 17-12-15 – 10:19 PM
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I’m already planning on coming to Chicago around mid-May for the combine. Will I be covering the Eastern Conference Finals that same week? 🤔👁 – 10:18 PM
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Feel like we keep saying this, but that was one of the most impressive Bulls wins of the year – 10:18 PM
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Bulls hang 63 points in the second half on Denver and win running away.
Chicago 109, Denver 97. – 10:18 PM
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Final: Bulls 109, Nuggets 97
LaVine: 32 pts, 8 ast
Lonzo: 20 pts, 10 reb, 4 ast, 4 blk
Vucevic: 20 pts, 10 reb
DJJ: 12 pts, 9 reb
Dosunmu: 11 pts, 8 ast, 6 reb (1st NBA start)
Bulls win without DeRozan/Caruso/Coby/Javonte and move to 17-8 – 10:18 PM
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Final: Bulls 109, Nuggets 97.
The Bulls sweep the two-game series with the Nuggets, notching another impressive, shorthanded victory.
Ayo Dosunmu was terrific throughout: 11 points, six rebounds, eight assists, one steal, career-high 41 minutes!
The Bulls are now 17-8. – 10:17 PM
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Bulls 109, Nuggets 97
Bulls have Eastern Conference-high 17 victories
LaVine 32 pts, 8 assists
Ball 20 pts, 10 rebs, 4 assists, 4 blocks
Vucevic 20 pts, 10 rebs
Dosunmu 11 pts, 8 assists, 6 rebs
Jokic 17 pts, 15 assists, 12 rebs – 10:17 PM
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BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN. pic.twitter.com/M65k1NuufR – 10:17 PM
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Great game plan and great defense from the Bulls. Lonzo is so disruptive on the defensive end. He was everywhere tonight. Off night as a scorer from Jokic but some of that is result of a great game plan from the Bulls.
Denver’s bench was atrocious. – 10:17 PM
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Just a reminder that this depth was possible because Zach LaVine is making just under $20 mill this season. It’s like having a great quarterback on a rookie contract – allows depth to be bought. That won’t be the case when Mad Max visits LaVine’s bank account this summer. – 10:13 PM
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Now a big dunk by Derrick Jones Jr. Gordon has 18 pts, but not his night – 10:13 PM
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AYO LOBS IT UP TO ZO.
@NBCSChicago | @Lonzo Ball pic.twitter.com/sYLdlLw8q2 – 10:13 PM
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All 5 starters in double figures and Vucevic has a double-double. – 10:10 PM
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Air Zo. pic.twitter.com/va2KKko46q – 10:10 PM
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Going down the stretch with @Danny Leroux for DEN/CHI. Ask a question using #NBACast and join us LIVE on League Pass for in-depth analysis and stats nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 10:10 PM
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Aaron Gordon can’t catch a break against LaVine. Nice block called goaltending and Zach has 30 pts. #Bulls – 10:09 PM
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Vucevic hasn’t shot well but he has worked very hard on defense. Nobody stops Jokic 1-on-1 but he has been in solid position all game – 10:09 PM
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Caruso is doing a lot of coaching from the bench. #Bulls – 10:08 PM
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The Bulls are fun as hell. – 10:07 PM
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DERRICK JONES JR. WITH THE FINISH.
@NBCSChicago | @Derrick Jones Jr. pic.twitter.com/7b3mDGSdEq – 10:06 PM
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Bulls outscoring Denver 52-34 in the second half. – 10:06 PM
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Not many people expected the shorthanded Bulls to do what they’re doing to the visiting Denver Nuggets tonight.
With 6:01 left to play, the Bulls lead the Nuggets 98-83.
The Bulls are missing DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Coby White, Javonte Green and Patrick Williams. – 10:06 PM
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That’s probably the game. Denver is being outworked, outcommunicated, outhustled and outexecuted. Arturas has put together a nice squad that feeds off each other. Nuggets are gonna have to work hard and get some luck down the stretch – which is not happening right now. – 10:06 PM
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Fast-break points:
Bulls 15, Nuggets 0 – 10:06 PM
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Don’t see that often — Lonzo on the receiving end of alley-oop, from Dosunmu. #Bulls lead Nuggets 98-83 with 6:01 left – 10:05 PM
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THIS TEAM. – 10:05 PM
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Big time missed opportunity tonight for the Nuggets. – 10:05 PM
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Ayo just makes winning plays. He might not score like Coby White, but flat-out impacts winning. – 10:04 PM
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Ayo is doing it all…steals, assists, defense. 11-6-7 in his first NBA start….38th pick in the draft–really? Seriously? @Chicago Bulls – 10:03 PM
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Even Paul Millsap didn’t age as fast as JaMychal Green has between last year and this one. It’s astonishing. – 10:03 PM
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The wheels. They be off. Bulls’ 15-point lead is largest of the game. – 10:03 PM
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Watch today’s cast for Nuggets/Bulls live on League Pass! Ask a question using #NBACast — answering your questions during breaks with @Nate Duncan nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 10:00 PM
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Bulls fans..hope you’re enjoying our broadcast tonight @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio network – 9:59 PM
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Bulls up 88-79. Jokic season high 12 assists. Ayo: 11-5-6. 8:02 left 4th. – 9:58 PM
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Really like Ayo in the DeRozan role of be aggressive with the second-teamers on the floor. #Bulls – 9:57 PM
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That was a 6-point possession from Chicago. Lonzo Ball hit a 3, plus a free-throw after flagrant foul from JaMychal Green for being in Ball’s landing area on the shot. Then a Tony Bradley dunk after Chicago kept possession. Went from 77-73 to 83-73 Bulls in a split-second. – 9:56 PM
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Bulls on a 9-0 run..Ayo with 9-5-6 Bulls up 86-73. – 9:55 PM
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Nuggets may not need to put Jokic back in if this continues. Go down by 20 and the big man can get some rest, I guess. – 9:54 PM
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No bigger momentum changer than JaMychal Green giving up a six point play on a made 3-point foul.
The veteran is having a horrible stint. – 9:54 PM
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6-point possession by #Bulls: Lonzo hits a 3, flagrant foul on JaMychal Green, so Lonzo adds a FT, then Ayo dishes to Tony Bradley for dunk. Bulls up 86-73 after Ayo adds a 3 – 9:53 PM
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JaMychal Green is a disaster right now. His season has been a struggle from start to finish so far. – 9:53 PM
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Bulls-AYO— for 3….Bulls up 86-73 with 9:47 left 4th – 9:53 PM
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JMyke should really stop arguing with refs about how he stepped under Lonzo and maybe focus on doing some useful things on the court. – 9:53 PM
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Not a good season for JaMychal Green. – 9:50 PM
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Denver has GOT to finish in the paint. KILLING me. – 9:50 PM
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Jmyke leads the Nuggets in rookie mistakes this season – 9:49 PM
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Crazy effort from Zach LaVine through three quarters. 32 minutes, 10-of-19 shooting, 26 points, 6 assists. They’re asking him to do everything with only four minutes of rest so far. – 9:49 PM
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12 points in the quarter for Zach!
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/ZrxInouOKF – 9:48 PM
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Final period coming up!
Zach LaVine: 26 points, 6 assists
Nikola Vucevic: 16 points, 8 rebounds pic.twitter.com/8XAk81RASb – 9:48 PM
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Got some work to do pic.twitter.com/O24n1D5hyr – 9:47 PM
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Zach LaVine scored 12 pts in the final 4 mins of 3rdQ, has 26 for game. A late Matt Thomas 3 has #Bulls ahead 77-71 heading into 4thQ.
Vucevic has 16 & 8, Lonzo 14 & 7
Jokic already a triple-double with 10-10-11 – 9:47 PM
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Zach LaVine with 12-3rd quarter points. Bulls 77-71 after 3. LaVine with 26. What a ballgame. – 9:47 PM
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There’s just no answer for Zach LaVine on Denver’s roster. – 9:47 PM
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Zach LaVine going Baryon Mode to end the 3rd. – 9:46 PM
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#Nuggets were down 1 when Nikola left with 2:29 left in the third.
It’s now a six-point deficit entering the fourth. And would’ve been worse had AG not canned a buzzer 3. – 9:46 PM
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MATT THOMAS STEALING LAVINE’s THUNDER!!! – 9:46 PM
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12-point 3rd quarter for LaVine – 9:45 PM
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Nikola 🆚 Nikola pic.twitter.com/vjHI5erZK5 – 9:44 PM
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Nikola Jokic is out of the game late in the third for his regular rest. @AltitudeTV just showed him with a towel over his right wrist though. – 9:43 PM
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Man, I really need LaVine vs Jamal Murray back in my life. They should be in a shooting war tonight if Nugglife was kinder to us. Heal up, Jamal – we miss you. – 9:42 PM
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ZACH PULLIN UP.
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/2x2l595vaM – 9:41 PM
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LaVine is having a very strong decision-making game. – 9:40 PM
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If you are looking for good play-by-play of DEN/CHI, check out the #NBACast live on League Pass! Taking your questions during breaks with @Danny Leroux, send yours in using #NBACast nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 9:40 PM
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Happy Birthday Larry Bird (it’s tomorrow), Nikola Jokic just passed you on the all time triple double list – 9:38 PM
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Nikola Jokic picked up the triple double with five minutes left in the 3rd quarter. – 9:38 PM
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Nikola Jokic just passed Larry Bird for the 8th most triple-doubles in NBA history with 60. – 9:38 PM
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🚨 JOKER TRIPLE DOUBLE 🚨 – 9:38 PM
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Nikola Jokic with his third triple-double of the season. He’s got 10 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in 25 minutes. – 9:37 PM
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Triple double for Jokic with 4:55 left in 3rd. – 9:37 PM
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Season-high 11 assists for Nikola! pic.twitter.com/osix9qQOsd – 9:36 PM
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He’ll be taking that, thank you 🍪 pic.twitter.com/0QODyCvtqk – 9:34 PM
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Jokic with a 9-9-9 game. Denver 56-55. 7:32 left 3rd – 9:32 PM
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Denver 56-55. 7:32 left 3rd. Lonzo Ball has tied his season high with 4 blocks. 26 on the season to lead the team. – 9:31 PM
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Nikola Jokic sitting on 9/9/9 in 9 (fine, 22 minutes). – 9:30 PM
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We’re live for Nuggets/Bulls! On the call with @Nate Duncan — submit your questions using #NBACast nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 9:30 PM
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Vucevic isn’t close on his misses. 4-15 now. – 9:28 PM
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Steal and bucket by Ayo!
@NBCSChicago | @AyoDos_11 pic.twitter.com/PMtN9XNd0P – 9:28 PM
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The Bulls are just playing harder right now, with more intention. Denver’s starters have to clean this up now, because the bench still has another stint. Finish in the paint, please. Grab rebounds. – 9:27 PM
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Bulls are on a 17-2 run dating to first half. – 9:26 PM
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Bench sucking the life out of the Nuggets starters once again. This is identical to the Magic. – 9:26 PM
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Ayo with the steal and slam…Bulls up 53-49. 9:28 left 3rd – 9:25 PM
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Bulls, Knicks, Magic. All three teams punched first in the third quarter of their last three games.
Malone is heated after Chicago opens on 7-0 run. TO. – 9:25 PM
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I feel like every time I flip to it, the Bulls are running a one-pass-away double-team at Nikola Jokic. Chicago got a little lucky Denver didn’t hit more shots. Jokic should have at least 10-12 assists already. – 9:18 PM
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The ball was moving in the first half! pic.twitter.com/CLi8zFNom7 – 9:16 PM
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On the call for DEN/CHI with @Danny Leroux, send in your questions using #NBACast nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 9:15 PM
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Got a good one on our hands pic.twitter.com/SwHndQIqR4 – 9:09 PM
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Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead 49-46 over the Bulls.
-Jokić got a bit three happy but still has 7-9-7
-Monte looks fantastic IMO
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The Nuggets had an up and down 1st half but go into the intermission up 49-46.
Barton scored 13 points.
Jokic is already on triple double watch as he has 7/7/9.
Bulls starters have essentially played the entire half.
If you’re Coach Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 9:08 PM
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Down three at the half.
Lonzo Ball: 14 points (5-10 FG)
Zach LaVine: 14 points, 3 assists pic.twitter.com/w29sS8d7zg – 9:08 PM
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Bulls at half trail 49-46..Ball and LaVine each with 14. Bulls 5-18- 27% Jokic: 7-9-7. Denver: 33%fg – 9:07 PM
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#Nuggets were up 11 at the 3:46 mark of the second quarter. Bulls close on a 10-2 run to make it 49-46 Denver entering the break.
Jokic, with 7 points, 7 assists and 9 rebounds, is triple-double hunting. – 9:07 PM
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#Bulls finish 1stH on 10-2 run and trail Denver 49-46 at half. Lonzo and LaVine with 14 pts each. Will Barton leads Nugs with 13 – 9:06 PM
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Derrick Jones Jr. at the HORN.
@NBCSChicago | @Derrick Jones Jr. pic.twitter.com/jwc5htSN1J – 9:06 PM
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Nuggets 49, Bulls 46 at half
Lavine 14 pts
Ball 14 pts
Barton 13 pts
Jokic 7 pts, 9 rebs, 7 assists
Both teams shooting under 37% – 9:06 PM
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Man what a terrible last 4 minutes for Denver. – 9:06 PM
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Bulls would’ve closed first half on 10-0 run if not for this Jones foul on Jokic and subsequent FTs with 4.7 seconds left. – 9:05 PM
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Not guarding the 3-point line has been a poor strategy for #Bulls tonight. Nuggets are 8-15 and back out to a 9-point lead after the Bulls pulled even. – 9:00 PM
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Watch Nuggets/Bulls with me and @Nate Duncan live on League Pass and send in your questions using #NBACast nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 9:00 PM
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With 5 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in 14 minutes, Nikola Jokic is on triple-double watch early. – 8:58 PM
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Derrick Jones Jr. has 3 fouls – 8:57 PM
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Uncle Jeff 😤
Sweet dish from @Facundo Campazzo 👀 pic.twitter.com/fuYmjb5Xh3 – 8:55 PM
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Hey, Bulls Nation..I love you–Thanks for keeping me company..solo..@670TheScore @Chicago Bulls radio network @Audacy Bulls down 40-36. Ball and LaVine=22pts – 8:54 PM
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Doubling Jokic is death. How have teams not realized this? – 8:53 PM
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Zach stops on a dime.
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/8gs63l4JIK – 8:53 PM
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I know they’ve doubled him at times, but it’s weird that Jokic has taken only 3 shots, the fewest of any starter. – 8:51 PM
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That was a complete fail all the way around by the Nuggets bench unit. Just a pitiful stint. – 8:50 PM
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Watch DEN/CHI with me and @Danny Leroux live on League Pass and send in your questions using #NBACast nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 8:50 PM
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#Nuggets‘ second unit has scored three points this quarter. Nikola Jokic, AG and Jeff Green coming back in. – 8:48 PM
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This is second straight game that Tony Bradley has made impact off bench with rebounding. – 8:48 PM
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Three points for the Nuggets bench tonight. Bulls do a better job of contesting threes than the Knicks do, and that has made the difference. – 8:44 PM
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Bulls have battled back..trail by 3…30-27 9:20 le3ft 2nd. Ball with 3-3s…game high 11. – 8:43 PM
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Zo is heating up…
@NBCSChicago | @Lonzo Ball pic.twitter.com/aOxJ2Y5eli – 8:42 PM
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Coach Malone loved the defensive effort in that first quarter for Denver. Gave up just 18 points and held Chicago to just 33% from the field. – 8:39 PM
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12 minutes down.
Nikola Vucevic: 7 points (3-of-5 FG)
Lonzo Ball: 5 points, 3 rebounds pic.twitter.com/TbV8n98xdw – 8:37 PM
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After 1…Denver 27-18. Bulls 2-11-3s. Vooch with 7pts. LaVine 4pts. Ball 5-3-1. Denver: Barton: 8 Jokic 5-4-4- – 8:36 PM
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This Ayo / Ball / Troy Brown Jr. / Matt Thomas / Tony Bradley lineup ain’t it. – 8:36 PM
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Leading after one 👍 pic.twitter.com/1EP9bXBpmz – 8:36 PM
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Strong first quarter for the #Nuggets, who are up 27-18 on the Bulls. Chicago shot just 33% from the field, 2 for 11 from 3-point range.
Jokic with 5 points, 4 boards, 4 assists in 10 minutes. – 8:36 PM
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The Bulls broadcast just showed the Jordan statue doing His Airness thing – so Nuggets fans, what moment should Jokic’s future statue in Denver immortalize? – 8:32 PM
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“Wow it feels like the Bulls have scored over Jokić a lot tonight.”
Nuggets lead 25-15 with 3 minutes to go in the first. – 8:30 PM
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Nuggets are up 10 points with 2:21 remaining in the 1st and Nikola Jokic has been facilitating.
When he’s in his bag where he dominating in other ways, it opens up Denver to getting whatever it is they want.
Teammates are knocking down shots as well. – 8:30 PM
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Nikola Jokic with a 5-4-4 game.. Bulls down 25-15. Denver 5-7-3s. Bulls 1-7. – 8:30 PM
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Dimes are being dropped 🪙 pic.twitter.com/AWdxFINYkA – 8:29 PM
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The ball’s got energy. That’s 8 assists on 9 FGs. That Joker put-back was the first unassisted bucket of the night for Nuggets. – 8:27 PM
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hello JOK3R – 8:26 PM
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I knew the rotation would be different. I didn’t know Matt Thomas would play in the 1st quarter. – 8:25 PM
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Watch today’s cast for DEN/CHI live on League Pass! Ask a question using #NBACast, answering your questions during breaks with @Danny Leroux nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 8:25 PM
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Zeke Nnaji chcecking in. – 8:24 PM
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Zach settling in.
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Find the open man 👌 pic.twitter.com/FH4Aa91Nu1 – 8:23 PM
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Denver on an 8-0 run..up 15-7. Barton with 8. Vooch with 5pts. – 8:19 PM
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Nuggets are doing a great job of taking what the defense gives them. Chicago is doubling Jokić, and unsurprisingly, he has three assists. – 8:19 PM
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Will Barton III hits his second 3 to put the Nuggets up 15-7 early in Chicago. Denver’s on an 8-0 run. – 8:19 PM
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#Nuggets open the game 3-of-4 from 3-point range, and Barton’s got two of them.
Denver also with five assists (Jokic w/ 3 of them) on five made field goals. Nuggets up 15-7 early. – 8:18 PM
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“From Chicago…” @AyoDos_11 pic.twitter.com/muB85pQP1Y – 8:15 PM
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“From Chicago …” Ayo gets the starting nod! – 8:13 PM
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On the call for Nuggets/Bulls with @Nate Duncan! Send in your questions using #NBACast nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 8:08 PM
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Ayo Dosunmu is introduced with starters as “from Chicago . . .” – 8:07 PM
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Lonzo Ball’s breakout season in New Orleans featured a number of career-best performances. Here are his top five games of the year. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/lonzo-ba… – 8:00 PM
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👀🔴 – 8:00 PM
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We’re live for DEN/CHI! On the call with @Danny Leroux, submit your questions using #NBACast nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 8:00 PM
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I see Jeremy Strong is a Bulls fan. 👀🔴 – 7:58 PM
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This “dawg” has his day … or week, as Alex Caruso is shut down with the hope his right hamstring can heal up a bit. The Bulls will re-evaluate him next week.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/12/… – 7:51 PM
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Wrote yesterday about how game is slowing down for Ayo Dosunmu. Will that hold as the rookie makes his first NBA start? nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 7:44 PM
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The Bulls and Nuggets are missing a combined 11 players tonight but this I know..Billy Donovan and Michael Malone are two superb coaches and their teams will compete. Period. – 7:43 PM
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Tonight’s game is the 172nd consecutive regular-season appearance for Duncan Robinson, the second-longest streak in the franchise’s 34 seasons. The record is 174 by Glen Rice, from 1992 to ’94. Robinson can tie it Saturday vs. visiting Bulls. – 7:39 PM
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Simply giving the people what they want…
Jamal Murray buckets. pic.twitter.com/LtDtwxKoeh – 7:37 PM
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Almost time to hoop 🏀
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Gdg3mlOTxV – 7:34 PM
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All-Defensive teams to start the year:
First Team
G – Alex Caruso
G – Mikal Bridges (idc idc idc)
F – Draymond Green
F – Giannis
C – Rudy Gobert
Second Team
G – Matisse Thybulle
G – Chris Paul
F – Paul George
F – Evan Mobley
C – Nikola Jokić
Let’s argue. – 7:34 PM
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Rookie Ayo Dosunmu gets his first career start tonight for the Bulls. – 7:32 PM
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TONIGHT’S STARTERS:
Team : DEN (Visitor)
Barton, Will
Gordon, Aaron
Green, Jeff
Jokic, Nikola
Morris, Monte
Team : CHI (Home)
Ball, Lonzo -Guard
Dosunmu, Ayo
Jones Jr., Derrick
LaVine, Zach
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#Bulls will start LaVine, Ball, Dosunmu, Jones & Vucevic – 7:32 PM
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Hi I recorded these prior to DeRozan being out. Still work though. Nuggets vs Bulls
🔑 Defend LaVine – had career night in Denver
🔑 Boards – 17 o boards last time for Chi, that can’t happen again
🔑 Strong Finish/Do your work early! 4th quarter details
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Ayo Dosunmu will make his first career start tonight for the Bulls. – 7:31 PM
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Next man up.
Ayo Dosunmu is getting his first career start!
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/0uZIJfrOaJ – 7:30 PM
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Pregame Lounge with me, @Adam Mares, @BrendanVogt and @Duvalier Johnson is live!
– Nuggets/Bulls Game Notes
– Who in the NBA is down the worst?
– Who are the Broncos of the NBA?
– Best @DKSportsbook bets for the night
youtube.com/watch?v=pQr_SC… – 7:29 PM
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Alex Caruso to miss at least a week with his hamstring/calf issues.
Story for @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 7:22 PM
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Mondays are better with #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/qYjDdLZRxr – 7:01 PM
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About an hour away from tonight’s #NBACast for DEN/CHI live on League Pass with @Danny Leroux!
Taking your questions live on air, send yours in using #NBACast nba.com/game/den-vs-ch… – 7:00 PM
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Monday night hoops on deck.
@Zennioptical | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/Zr0tRQQfdp – 6:56 PM
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Michael Malone stressed the importance of role players buying into what Nikola Jokić is selling offensively. In Nikola, the Nuggets have someone that makes things easier as long as players run to the corner, pass and cut, and do the simple things.
Jeff Green embodies that. – 6:42 PM
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As soon as it’s confirmed that at least four Hornets have a positive COVID test, they can use a Hardship spot to add a 16th player to their roster.
Same scenario for the Bulls when/if it is confirmed DeMar DeRozan has a positive COVID test.
Once healthy, 16th spot goes away. – 6:37 PM
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Michael Malone pregame in Chicago on Zeke Nnaji: “Zeke has stayed ready, emotionally, physically and he’s taken full advantage of the opportunity. The guy has a tremendous work ethic. He lives in the gym.” – 6:35 PM
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So Bulls tonight vs Nuggets are without:
-DeMar DeRozan (health and safety)
-Alex Caruso (right hamstring strain)
-Coby White (health and safety)
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So to sum up- Coby White and Javonte Green out with the Covid. DeRozan possibly out – out tonight for sure. Caruso out at least a week. Fun times! – 6:32 PM
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Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan says Alex Caruso will be re-evaluated in a week ( hamstring). – 6:29 PM
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Donovan says Caruso (hamstring) will be reevaluated next week, so he’ll miss 3-4 games. Donovan says it’s “not significant,” want to get him healthy. #Bulls – 6:28 PM
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Alex Caruso (hamstring) will be out at least a week, per Billy Donovan. – 6:28 PM
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Alex Caruso (hamstring) will be reevaluated in a week, Donovan says. – 6:28 PM
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Alex Caruso is also sidelined as he continues to recover from that hamstring strain. He will be re-evaluated in a week. Donovan doesn’t have a clear path for his recovery, but says “it’s not significant.” – 6:28 PM
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Billy Donovan says Alex Caruso is out vs. Nuggets and will be reevaluated in a week – 6:28 PM
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Alex Caruso is out and will be re-evaluated in a week. – 6:27 PM
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Alex Caruso is out vs. Nuggets and will be re-evaluated in a week, per Billy Donovan – 6:27 PM
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It’s unclear at this time whether DeMar DeRozan will travel to Cleveland with the Bulls tomorrow for Wednesday’s game, Bulls coach Billy Donovan says. – 6:27 PM
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Billy Donovan says DeMar DeRozan was a full participant in shootaround this morning. Entered protocol this afternoon. Said Bulls are back to testing multiple times per day – 6:26 PM
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DeRozan participated in today’s shoootaround, Donovan said. News came from #NBA a couple hours ago. #Bulls – 6:25 PM
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DeMar DeRozan participated in shootaround. His test result came back in afternoon. Again, Donovan doesn’t yet know if it’s a positive test or not. Just that DeRozan landed in health and safety protocols.
Donovan said Bulls are now testing more than once a day. – 6:25 PM
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Bulls are back to multiple testing, according to Donovan. – 6:23 PM
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Bulls coach Billy Donovan says he “doesn’t know yet” whether DeRozan has tested positive. Team will know more in the next day or so – 6:20 PM
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DeMar DeRozan is out for tonight’s Chicago Bulls game in COVID-19 protocol.
Billy Donovan says he is awaiting further test results to confirm if this is a false positive or not. If that result is maintained, he would be the third positive Bulls player in the last week. – 6:20 PM
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Billy Donovan has more Covid issues – hello DeMar DeRozan. – 6:19 PM
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If DeMar DeRozan is confirmed to test positive for COVID-19, Chicago would be eligible to apply for a hardship exception and sign a 16th player.
– Patrick Williams (extended injury)
– Coby White (health/safety)
– Javonte Green (health/safety)
– DeMar DeRozan (health/safety) – 6:19 PM
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Donovan has nothing more to say than DeRozan is in health and safety protocols. Doesn’t know much else. #Bulls – 6:19 PM
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Chi-Town drip 💧
#ULTRADrip x #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/1RsxM3UEsn – 6:18 PM
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LIVE: Coach Billy Donovan prior to tonight’s game against Denver twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:18 PM
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According to Billy Donovan, team doesn’t know if DeMar DeRozan returned false positive yet or not. – 6:18 PM
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I just wrote about the current COVID-19 outbreak plaguing the Bulls this morning.
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https://t.co/vDX3lUvw7l pic.twitter.com/YXYVgs3oKw – 6:10 PM
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We meet again, @Denver Nuggets.
@LiquiMolyUSA | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/pOSExKLDIN – 6:05 PM
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Bulls- Injury report. DeMar DeRozan has enter the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols. – 5:57 PM
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Davon Reed getting in early work at the UC. pic.twitter.com/eXUigVvKVK – 5:48 PM
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DeMar DeRozan has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and could be out for multiple games, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/MfRXvbYNd9 – 5:46 PM
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It’s our @goaawol digital shirt toss time!
RT now for a chance to win – the only way to get this shirt. pic.twitter.com/NnCbZKY5WA – 5:45 PM
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No DeMar DeRozan tonight for the Bulls against Denver. Health and safety protocols. More to come. But he’s the fourth Bulls player to land in the protocols this season. – 5:40 PM
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On the just-released injury report, Bulls list DeMar DeRozan out vs. Nuggets after entering league’s health and safety protocols. – 5:35 PM
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DeMar DeRozan will miss tonight’s game to enter the NBA’s health and safety protocols – 5:35 PM
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Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has entered into the league’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols, sources tell ESPN. DeRozan was the NBA’s Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference, averaging 30 points in a 3-0 week. – 5:34 PM
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Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Denver. DeRozan could miss several games in protocols. – 5:33 PM
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I wrote about Aaron Gordon and Jeff Green and how they might have saved Denver’s season together. denverstiffs.com/2021/12/6/2282… – 5:20 PM
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All Praise Due To The Most High God 🙏 What better way to celebrate your birthday PopPop, I miss you and I love you 💙
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DeRozan averaged more than 30 points per game as the Bulls won all three of their games last week. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/12/06/dem… – 4:58 PM
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Aaron Gordon is shooting 75% at the rim this season. It’s a career-high and in the 94th percentile among all forwards.
46% of Gordon’s shot attempts are also coming at the rim, his most since 2015-16. pic.twitter.com/AZ9joPWsZU – 4:58 PM
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Donovan Mitchell, DeMar DeRozan named NBA Players of the Week sportando.basketball/en/donovan-mit… – 4:53 PM
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Thinking of you @rogbennett pic.twitter.com/LxL15h8taE – 4:53 PM
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Alex Caruso didn’t participate in Bulls’ shootaround this morning and is listed as doubtful vs. Nuggets with right hamstring strain – 4:21 PM
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Tonight’s in-stadium giveaway = 🔥
This @BMOHarrisBank hat was designed by Chicago-based artist David Heo.
We’re also giving away three hats on social – tell us where you’d rep this hat for a chance to win! – 4:15 PM
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#NBA Top 5 Power Rankings 👀:
1. #Suns 19-4 (Next game today vs. #Spurs)
2. #Warriors 19-4 (Next game today vs. #Magic)
3. #Bulls 16-8 (Next game today vs. #Nuggets)
4. #Nets 16-7 (Next game Tuesday vs. #Mavs)
5. #Bucks 15-9 (Next game today vs. #Cavs)
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Lonzo Ball has improved his 3P% every year.
30.5% in 2017-18
32.9% in 2018-19
37.5% in 2019-20
37.8% in 2020-21
42.3% this season pic.twitter.com/MxeTV96HWN – 4:05 PM
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Over/Under 24 assists for the squad tonight?
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James Johnson sat out against the Chicago Bulls with left shoulder soreness but is available for tomorrow’s game in Dallas against the Mavericks. #Nets – 3:56 PM
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Donovan Mitchell is the western conference player of the week. #Rockets Jae’Sean Tate & Christian Wood were among the nominees, also Nikola Jokić (DEN), Dejounte Murray (SAS). – 3:35 PM
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DEMARVELOUS.
DeMar DeRozan has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week! pic.twitter.com/X3Gfnlk9tr – 3:35 PM
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DeMar DeRozan is the Eastern Conference player of week. – 3:31 PM
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Bruh it’s 230 and the sun is setting.. – 3:31 PM
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This week’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week have been announced via email press release (also the Bulls are back) – 3:30 PM
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NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 7: Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Bulls swingman DeMar DeRozan. – 3:30 PM
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DeMar DeRozan is Eastern Conference player of the week. #Bulls – 3:30 PM
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NBA Players of the Week for Week 7: Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell and Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan. – 3:30 PM
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On the call tonight for DEN/CHI at 8 ET with @Danny Leroux!
Join us live on League Pass and send in your NBA questions using #NBACast – 3:00 PM
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Getting tonight’s #Nuggets game to the 4th quarter with a chance to beat the Bulls is one thing. Dealing with the most lethal closing-quarter duo in the NBA once you get there, is another. Breaking down Zach Lavine and DeMar DeRozan in the clutch instagram.com/tv/CXIG9bOFvqL… – 2:56 PM
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Alex Caruso is listed as doubtful with hamstring injury for tonight’s game vs. Denver. #Bulls – 2:52 PM
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“I feel like I bring this defensive presence that is infectious.”
@Davon Reed is 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮
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Found this statue in our hotel in Chicago. I think it’s the first person to ever dab. Pretty unique piece of history here. pic.twitter.com/T8yjKwCwIZ – 2:38 PM
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NEW: Flores addresses Fuller, Cristobal, more in press conference just now. And Dolphins nuggets on every position: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:10 PM