Chicago Bulls fall to Denver Nuggets despite Buzelis and Giddey’s STRONG Play 🐂 Vucevic was BAD! 💥

Chicago Bulls fall to Denver Nuggets despite Buzelis and Giddey’s STRONG Play 🐂 Vucevic was BAD! 💥

The Chicago Bulls fell to the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 124-117 at Ball Arena, but there was still plenty for Bulls fans to get excited about — and a lot to be frustrated with. Host Philip Charles VanDerHeyden IV breaks it all down in this full recap on Just Another Year Chicago: Bulls!

Let’s start with the positives: Matas Buzelis continues to look like a future star in the making. The rookie was unbelievable on both ends of the floor — showing poise, elite defensive instincts, and offensive confidence beyond his years. His ability to switch on defense and still score efficiently made him the biggest bright spot for Chicago. Josh Giddey also continues to silence the doubters who said he couldn’t shoot. His jumper looks smoother and more confident than ever, and his playmaking remains elite, helping the Bulls keep up with Denver’s pace.

Unfortunately, Nikola Vucevic remains a major problem. Once again, he was exposed defensively, struggling to contain Nikola Jokić and allowing the Nuggets to dictate the game in the paint. Offensively, Vucevic looked sluggish and out of sync, missing key shots and failing to provide the inside presence Chicago desperately needs. It’s becoming clearer each game that his role — and effort — are holding this team back from reaching its full potential.

Despite Vooch’s struggles, Chicago still had several standout performances. Coby White stayed aggressive, dropping 18 points and dishing out 7 assists. Ayo Dosunmu brought defensive energy and smart shot selection, adding 14 points. Matas Buzelis contributed 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks in a highlight-filled showing. Josh Giddey flirted with a double-double, finishing with 16 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds — and most importantly, he hit shots in rhythm.

The Bulls shot 46% from the field and 39% from three, but turnovers (16 total) and defensive lapses in the paint cost them dearly against a well-oiled Nuggets offense led by Jokić’s 27-point, 11-assist night.

PCV IV gives his full thoughts on the Bulls’ effort, what Chicago can take away from this game, and what needs to change heading into the rest of the preseason. Don’t miss his breakdown of why the team should keep building around young talent like Buzelis and Giddey while seriously reconsidering what to do with Vucevic.

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