Feb. 7, 2026 12:25 pm EST

A pair of sliding teams hit the court when the Denver Nuggets (33-19) visit the Chicago Bulls (24-28) on Feb. 7, 2026. The Nuggets will look to stop a three-game losing streak against the Bulls, losers of three straight.

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Injury reportsNuggets

Cameron Johnson: Questionable (Knee),

Nikola Jokic: Questionable (Ankle),

Spencer Jones: Out (Concussion Protocol),

Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),

Christian Braun: Probable (Ankle),

Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring),

Tamar Bates: Out (Foot)

Bulls

Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),

Jalen Smith: Questionable (Calf),

Tre Jones: Out (Hamstring),

Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),

Zach Collins: Out (Toe)

Stats to know
The Nuggets average 120.1 points per game (only 0.1 fewer points than the 120.2 the Bulls allow).
The Bulls’ 117 points per game are just 0.8 more points than the 116.2 the Nuggets surrender to opponents.

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