Murray scored 30 points, Jokic nearly had a triple-double, and the Nuggets beat the Bulls 124-117.

2025-10-15 07:57

On October 15th, the NBA preseason continued, with the Denver Nuggets defeating the Chicago Bulls 124-117. After four quarters of competition, the Nuggets won the preseason game thanks to the outstanding performance of Jokic and Murray.

The Nuggets quickly got into the game, relying on frequent attacks to the basket to create free throw opportunities. They made 16 of 17 free throws in the first quarter and led 37-29. In the second quarter, the Nuggets continued to control the rhythm, with Jokic and Murray working together to give the Nuggets a 12- point lead at halftime .

After the break, the Nuggets' offensive momentum continued, with Jokic and Gordon scoring consecutively. After three quarters, the Nuggets led by 21 points. In the final quarter, the Bulls' bench launched a late comeback, narrowing the gap to single digits, but it was unable to change the outcome. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Bulls 124-117 , securing their preseason victory.

Bulls player statistics

Jedi had 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists; Buzelis had 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Carter had 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Dosunmu had 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Collins had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists; Terry had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists; Williams had 9 points, 1 rebound, and 5 assists; Vucevic had 5 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Nuggets player statistics

Murray 30 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Jokic 18 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists; Gordon 17 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Watson 12 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Johnson 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Hardaway 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Valanciunas 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists