New-Look Chicago Bulls Fall to Denver Nuggets Despite Red-Hot Shooting

The Bulls went into the half leading 65-59, a lead that was built on the back of Simon’s aforementioned hot shooting, as he finished with 13 points, including the above four-point play. Chicago went into the half feeling great, but then Denver showcased exactly why they are a championship-level team year-in, year-out. Jamal Murray exploded for 15 points in the third quarter, keeping the Nuggets afloat despite their defensive woes on the perimeter.