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Nuggets Defeat Bulls 136-120 at United Center

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Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · United Center

Denver Nuggets 136, Chicago Bulls 120, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls?

Denver Nuggets beat Chicago Bulls 136-120 at United Center on February 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls?

Denver Nuggets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -345 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.

The Denver Nuggets secured a decisive 136-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, showcasing their offensive prowess and maintaining their strong position in the NBA standings. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Nuggets having won all previous encounters, including a close 130-127 victory earlier in the season.

Entering this game, the Bulls held a home record of 24-29, while the Nuggets boasted a significantly better away record of 34-19. Despite the Bulls' recent struggles, they had shown some offensive firepower, averaging 118.4 points over their last ten games, although they had also allowed an average of 116.8 points during that span. However, the Bulls were on a two-game losing streak, having lost their last two games against the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks, with scores of 107-123 and 115-131, respectively.

In contrast, the Nuggets were experiencing their own challenges, having lost three consecutive games prior to this matchup. Their recent form included a record of 4-5-1 over their last ten games, with an average of 101.1 points scored and 101.2 points allowed. The Nuggets faced the New York Knicks in their last outing, where they lost 127-134.

The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams dealing with various injury concerns. The Bulls had several players listed as day-to-day, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist). The Nuggets also had injury issues, with Aaron Gordon (calf) and Trevon Brazile (undisclosed) both listed as day-to-day.

The betting market reflected the Nuggets' status as favorites, with DraftKings setting the spread at 9.5 points in favor of Denver. The total for the game was set at 235.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair.

As the game unfolded, the Nuggets demonstrated their offensive depth and efficiency. Key plays in the fourth quarter included a driving floating jump shot by Matas Buzelis and a layup by Christian Braun, both of which helped extend Denver's lead. The Bulls attempted to close the gap with contributions from Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham, but the Nuggets maintained control, highlighted by Nikola Jokic's effective scoring.

Overall, the Nuggets' victory not only solidified their standing in the league but also underscored the ongoing challenges facing the Bulls as they strive to improve their performance in the second half of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DEN -9.5	235.5 o -105 / u -115	Denver Nuggets -345 · Chicago Bulls +275

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Injury report

Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Aaron GordonDay-To-DayCalfDenver Nuggets
Trevon BrazileDay-To-DayUndisclosedDenver Nuggets

Leaders

PointsMatas Buzelis21Chicago Bulls
AssistsAnfernee Simons6Chicago Bulls
ReboundsMatas Buzelis8Chicago Bulls
PointsJamal Murray28Denver Nuggets
AssistsNikola Jokic17Denver Nuggets
ReboundsNikola Jokic14Denver Nuggets

Recent form

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 5-5Streak L2118.4 scored · 116.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

L107-123at Toronto RaptorsFeb 6
L115-131at Milwaukee BucksFeb 4
W125-118at Miami HeatFeb 1
L113-116vs Miami HeatJan 30
L110-113at Indiana PacersJan 29
L118-129vs Los Angeles LakersJan 27
W114-111vs Boston CelticsJan 25
W120-115at Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 23
W138-110vs LA ClippersJan 21
W124-102vs Brooklyn NetsJan 19

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak L3101.1 scored · 101.2 allowed per game2-2 away

L127-134at New York KnicksFeb 5
L121-124at Detroit PistonsFeb 4
L111-121vs Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 2
W122-109vs LA ClippersJan 31
W107-103vs Brooklyn NetsJan 30
L107-109vs Detroit PistonsJan 28
D0-0at Memphis GrizzliesJan 25
W102-100at Milwaukee BucksJan 24
W107-97at Washington WizardsJan 23
L107-115vs Los Angeles LakersJan 21

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Denver Nuggets	Chicago Bulls
Field goals	49-85	41-92
Field goal %	58	45
Three-pointers	16-33	20-51
Three-point %	48	39
Free throws	22-33	18-20
Free throw %	67	90
Rebounds	41	37
Offensive rebounds	11	12
Defensive rebounds	30	25
Assists	37	25
Steals	7	9
Blocks	7	3
Turnovers	13	16
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	21
Fast-break points	18	15
Points in the paint	60	36
Fouls	17	24
Largest lead	18	9
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	60	28

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter93-88Tim Hardaway Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter95-88Bruce Brown makes 5-foot running pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter95-90Nick Richards makes alley oop dunk (Rob Dillingham assists)
3rd Quarter95-91Rob Dillingham makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter95-92Rob Dillingham makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter95-95Patrick Williams makes 25-foot running jump shot (Collin Sexton assists)
3rd Quarter95-98Collin Sexton makes 25-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter97-98Jonas Valanciunas makes 1-foot layup (Jamal Murray assists)
3rd Quarter97-101Guerschon Yabusele makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
3rd Quarter97-104Guerschon Yabusele makes 22-foot three point jumper (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter99-104Bruce Brown makes 1-foot layup (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter102-104Bruce Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter104-104Cameron Johnson makes driving layup (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter106-104Julian Strawther makes two point shot (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter107-104Tim Hardaway Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-104Tim Hardaway Jr. makes layup (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter109-105Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-106Collin Sexton makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-106Bruce Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-106Bruce Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-106Nikola Jokic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tim Hardaway Jr. assists)
4th Quarter117-106Julian Strawther makes 23-foot running jump shot (Cameron Johnson assists)
4th Quarter117-107Nick Richards makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-108Nick Richards makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter119-108Jonas Valanciunas makes 4-foot two point shot (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter121-108Jonas Valanciunas makes two point shot
4th Quarter121-111Matas Buzelis makes 25-foot running jump shot (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter122-111Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter123-111Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter125-111Jamal Murray makes 6-foot two point shot
4th Quarter125-112Matas Buzelis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter127-112Jamal Murray makes driving layup
4th Quarter127-114Matas Buzelis makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter129-114Christian Braun makes 2-foot layup (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter132-114Cameron Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter132-116Collin Sexton makes layup (Patrick Williams assists)
4th Quarter134-116Cameron Johnson makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot (Christian Braun assists)
4th Quarter134-118Rob Dillingham makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter136-118Nikola Jokic makes 2-foot driving floating jump shot (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter136-120Rob Dillingham makes driving layup