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Bulls Fall in Denver 133-128
Bulls lose 133-128 to Nuggets in preseason as center injuries hamper depth.
In brief
Bulls lose 133-128 to Nuggets in preseason as center injuries hamper depth. Chicago Bulls lost 133-128 to Denver Nuggets in preseason game due to center injuries. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Bulls Fall in Denver
Chicago Bulls lost 133-128 to Denver Nuggets in preseason game.
Center Injuries Impact Game
Bulls' centers Nic Claxton, Zach Collins, and Jalen Smith missed games due to injuries.
Tobe Awaka Out
Rookie Tobe Awaka missed game with sore knee, day-to-day status.
Bulls' Size Concern
Bulls missing nearly 21 feet of bodies to protect rim due to injuries.
Splitter's Strategy
Coach Splitter plans three-man rotation at center position for season.
Caleb Wilson's Role
Rookie Caleb Wilson versatile enough to play multiple positions in NBA.
Nikola Jokic Dominates
Nikola Jokic scored 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in first game.
Aaron Gordon's Performance
Aaron Gordon scored 25 points in game against Nuggets.
Bulls' Second Unit
Bulls' second unit scored 26 points with Leonard Miller leading.
Injury Outlook
Collins and Awaka expected back by Wednesday game in Milwaukee.
At a glance
Chicago Bulls lost 133-128 to Denver Nuggets in preseason game due to center injuries.
