The Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls face off Saturday, February 7, at 7:00 PM ET at the United Center, with both teams navigating a list of injuries that could influence rotations.
Denver will be without Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon, Curtis Jones, Spencer Jones, and Peyton Watson. Christian Braun is probable, while Cameron Johnson and Nikola Jokic are questionable.
For the Bulls, Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, Josh Giddey, and Tre Jones are out. Jalen Smith remains questionable with a right calf strain.
Jokic, averaging 29.1 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 10.5 assists. Jamal Murray, putting up 25.9 points and 7.5 assists per game, will need to carry much of the load if Jokic is sidelined.
The Nuggets are 33-19 this season. Chicago enters the game 24-28, tied for 11th in the Eastern Conference.
