The Bulls led the Nuggets by one point with just over 3 minutes remaining in the third quarter Tuesday night.
They lost 125-107, allowing an opponent season-high while doing so. Talk about second-half domination.
Danilo Gallinari’s 22 points led six Nuggets in double figures as the Bulls’ four-game win streak crashed and burned.
Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo each scored 19 points to lead the Bulls, with Rondo’s representing a season-high.
Jimmy Butler managed just eight points on 3-for-13 shooting, only his fourth game in single digits this season.
The Warriors and Clippers follow the Nuggets during the three-game home stand.
Michael Carter-Williams and Paul Zipser remain out with injuries for the Bulls.
Starting lineups
Bulls: Jerian Grant, Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, Bobby Portis, Robin Lopez
Nuggets: Jameer Nelson, Gary Harris, Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Nikola Jokic
Up next
Vs. Warriors, Thursday
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