One of the season's favorites, defending champion Denver Nuggets, faced a thrilling game in the preseason. Facing the Chicago Bulls, the Nuggets experienced a fierce competition and finally lost 133-124. This game is not just a preseason clash, but also an opportunity to re-examine the Nuggets' strength.
Jokic and Murray, the Nuggets' core players, once again showed their dominance in the game. Although Jokic wasn't in a rush to attack in the opening period, he excelled in rebounds and assists, along with 2 steals and 1 block. With 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in 18 minutes, there's no denying that Jokic's presence has injected a lot of fighting power into the Nuggets. Murray and Porter Jr. are also healthy, and their performance on the court has also caused great trouble for opponents.
The Nuggets scored 33 points at the start of the game, and Pope's three-pointer was an important starter. However, the Chicago Bulls were not to be outdone, with LaVine and DeRozan showing their prowess on the court to quickly tie the scoreline. At the start of the second half, DeRozan regained his power and led the Bulls to continue scoring, while the Nuggets' offense and defense declined. By the fourth quarter, when the Bulls' bench came on the floor, they had the advantage and took a 10-point lead. It looked like the defending champions were about to suffer, but the Nuggets fought back in the final quarter to tie the score and push the game into overtime.
In overtime, the Nuggets briefly rallied the scoreline, but the Chicago Bulls' Jones made a key 3-pointer to help the team tie the score again. Finally, in the second overtime, the Bulls played a wave of offense and gradually opened the gap, eventually defeating the defending champion Denver Nuggets 133-124.
This intense pre-season is not just a game, but a warning. The Nuggets need to recognize that even the defending champions can't rest on their laurels, and they need to keep working hard to improve their qualities in order to continue to compete for championships in the new season. The Nuggets' core players Jokic, Murray and Porter Jr. showed the team's potential in the game, however, bench mistakes and defensive omissions also exposed their deficiencies.
It is worth mentioning that the Chicago Bulls also showed their strength and potential in this game. DeRozan, LaVine, Vucevic and other players played well and finally successfully defeated the defending champion Denver Nuggets. This result is undoubtedly an encouragement for the Bulls, but it also causes some trouble for other powerhouses.
Although the game was only a pre-season game, it caused concern and controversy in society. People are wondering if the defending champion Nuggets still have what it takes to win a championship, and whether the Bulls will rise to be an opponent to be reckoned with in the new season. The match will be the focus of a series of pre-match speculations and discussions, which will undoubtedly add a touch of suspense to this season.
In short, this game is not only a confrontation, but also a wake-up call. The Nuggets need to learn from this thrilling game and constantly strive to improve themselves. The Bulls showed their potential and competitiveness in the new season with this victory. In any case, this is a non-negligible part of the season and will attract more attention#How to limit Jokic##NBA post-game chatter# #NBA guessed right# #Is the NBA right# #NBA rumor summary# #NBA number one ex# #NBA big truth# #趣说NBA#
