Playing in Denver on the second night of a back-to-back against a Nuggets team on a seven-game win streak, the Bulls made clutch plays down the stretch

Kevin Huerter and Nikola Vucevic hit crucial 3-pointers to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Denver Nuggets 130-127.

The Denver Nuggets couldn't get it done against the Chicago Bulls, ending their long-winded win streak at seven.

The Bulls suffered a blow in the third quarter when Smith injured his shoulder attempting to reach in against Jokić, who responded by hooking the center’s arm and tossing him to the ground to draw a foul. Smith exited and then returned to play for fewer than three minutes for the rest of the game.

The Nuggets were stunned at home by the visiting Bulls on Monday night, as Denver also saw its win streak end.

On Monday, the Nuggets are returning home from a three-game road trip to host the Chicago Bulls, who are heading in the opposite direction. The Bulls started their season hot, winning their first five games, but have fallen off a cliff recently as they ride a five-game losing streak heading into Monday's matchup.

Despite Nikola Jokic's brilliance, the Nuggets fell short in a 127–130 defeat vs. Bulls that snapped their seven-game winning streak.

The Denver Nuggets, with a strong 10-2 record, are set to host the Chicago Bulls. The Nuggets are on a seven-game winning streak and are ranked second