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Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 13 Dec 2023
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 106-114
25-32 25-25 30-35 26-22
Position#20
Record9-15
FormWWWWL
Points / game109.2
Allowed / game113.3
vs
Position#3
Record15-9
FormWLLLW
Points / game114.2
Allowed / game111.1
USANBA· United Center (Chicago)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets
22 Nov 2026
CHI v DEN
upcoming
07 Feb 2026
CHI120
DEN136
27 Jan 2025
CHI129
DEN121
12 Dec 2023
CHI106
DEN114
13 Nov 2022
CHI103
DEN126
06 Dec 2021
CHI109
DEN97
01 Mar 2021
CHI112
DEN118
23 Mar 2020
CHI v DEN
upcoming
31 Oct 2018
CHI107
DEN108
21 Mar 2018
CHI102
DEN135
28 Feb 2017
CHI107
DEN125
02 Dec 2015
CHI99
DEN90
01 Jan 2015
CHI106
DEN101
21 Feb 2014
CHI117
DEN89
18 Mar 2013
CHI118
DEN119
26 Mar 2012
CHI91
DEN108
08 Nov 2010
CHI94
DEN92
10 Nov 2009
CHI89
DEN90
20 Feb 2009
CHI116
DEN99
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#18
L
100-118
100
118
-18
90avg 103
H21/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
102-116
102
116
-14
88avg 103
A23/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
108-121
108
121
-13
97avg 103
A25/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
109-118
109
118
-9
100avg 103
A27/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
97-124
97
124
-27
82avg 103
A29/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
120-113 OT
120
113
+7
115avg 103
H01/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
124-118
124
118
+6
123avg 103
H03/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
111-100
111
100
+11
105avg 103
H07/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
121-112
121
112
+9
111avg 103
A09/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
129-133 OT
129
133
-4
109avg 103
A12/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-33
26-32
28-28
19-25
14-26
25-24
38-34
25-32
22-36
26-26
29-31
31-28
36-19
19-44
28-33
26-22
20-31
30-38
18-28
29-27
26-24
23-31
31-25
26-26
32-29
21-32
36-21
35-36
27-24
21-20
35-20
28-36
24-33
28-30
35-20
34-29
32-37
33-37
24-17
29-27
229.4Avg total
112.1Scored
117.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)109.2113.3222.6-4.138%
Season at home (13)109.8109.1218.8+0.754%
Season away (11)108.6118.4227.0-9.718%
Last 10 (10)112.1117.3229.4-5.240%
Last 5 (5)121.0115.2236.2+5.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)106.7118.3225.0-11.733%
vs Similar (17)107.6111.5219.1-3.929%
vs Weaker (7)109.7106.1215.9+3.671%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#14
L
119-124
119
124
-5
111avg 111
A23/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
86-105
86
105
-19
66avg 111
A25/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
132-120
132
120
+12
137avg 111
H27/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
113-104
113
104
+9
107avg 111
A28/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
134-124
134
124
+10
130avg 111
H30/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
119-111
119
111
+8
118avg 111
A02/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
117-123
117
123
-6
112avg 111
A03/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
102-111
102
111
-9
93avg 111
A07/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
106-114
106
114
-8
94avg 111
H09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
129-122
129
122
+7
129avg 111
A12/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-28
34-28
26-26
31-42
19-29
24-31
26-24
17-21
39-35
33-25
35-24
25-36
25-28
33-28
19-32
36-16
41-26
35-33
32-38
26-27
41-30
29-33
24-28
25-20
30-25
20-39
28-24
39-35
36-21
21-40
25-18
20-32
22-27
26-25
26-40
32-22
28-36
37-26
38-24
26-36
231.5Avg total
115.7Scored
115.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)114.2111.1225.3+3.262%
Season at home (10)120.2111.1231.3+9.190%
Season away (14)110.0111.1221.1-1.143%
Last 10 (10)115.7115.8231.5-0.150%
Last 5 (5)114.6116.2230.8-1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (18)112.6112.1224.7+0.550%
vs Weaker ◀ (12)112.6103.4216.0+9.292%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -3.2-3.2Q1: +2.4+2.4Q2Q2: -6.2-6.2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +4.5+4.5Q3: +0.1+0.1Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -1.0-1.0
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -3.2-3.2Q1: +2.4+2.4Q2Q2: -6.2-6.2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +4.5+4.5Q3: +0.1+0.1Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -1.0-1.0
Chicago BullsDenver Nuggets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#18
L
53-65
53
65
-12
H21/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
39-50
39
50
-11
A23/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
48-62
48
62
-14
A25/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
55-63
55
63
-8
A27/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
50-69
50
69
-19
A29/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
49-55
49
55
-6
H01/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
53-61
53
61
-8
H03/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
48-44
48
44
+4
H07/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
L
52-63
52
63
-11
A09/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
65-74
65
74
-9
A12/12
NBA
111.8Avg total
51.2Scored
60.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.955.8105.7-5.827%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.653.2102.8-3.633%-
Last 30 away (15)50.358.3108.6-8.120%-
Last 10 (10)51.260.6111.8-9.410%-
Last 5 (5)53.459.4112.8-6.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)50.557.8108.3-7.317%-
vs Similar (17)50.457.0107.4-6.618%-
vs Weaker (7)48.351.099.3-2.757%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#14
W
62-56
62
56
+6
A23/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
43-60
43
60
-17
A25/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
72-60
72
60
+12
H27/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
58-56
58
56
+2
A28/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
76-59
76
59
+17
H30/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
70-63
70
63
+7
A02/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
50-64
50
64
-14
A03/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
57-61
57
61
-4
A07/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
48-52
48
52
-4
H09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A12/12
NBA
119.4Avg total
60.1Scored
59.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.756.4114.1+1.363%-
Last 30 at home (13)59.253.2112.5+6.069%-
Last 30 away (17)56.658.8115.4-2.259%-
Last 10 (10)60.159.3119.4+0.860%-
Last 5 (5)58.060.4118.4-2.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (18)57.759.1116.8-1.450%-
vs Weaker ◀ (12)57.852.3110.2+5.583%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 112.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.3 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.428.6
49.0%
54.4%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.213.1
39.5%
36.3%39.3
🏀 Free throws20.715.6
75.4%
78.2%15.6
They take 91.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 115.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.332.8
52.6%
54.4%65.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.311.5
38.0%
36.3%34.5
🏀 Free throws21.815.6
71.6%
78.2%15.6
They take 92.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 13 Dec 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
LWWWWLLLLL
Denver Nuggets
WLLLWWWWLL
#20
League position
#3
-5.3
Net rating
-0.1
113.8
Offensive rating
115.5
119.1
Defensive rating
115.6
52.7%
Effective FG%
54.0%
57.9%
Opp. effective FG%
54.5%
11.7%
Turnover %
11.3%
28.8%
Off. rebound %
28.0%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.24
39.5%
3-point %
38.0%
59.5%
Assist %
68.2%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence113.8 · 115.5Defence119.1 · 115.6Shooting52.7% · 54.0%3-point %39.5% · 38.0%Ball care11.7% · 11.3%Off. rebounds28.8% · 28.0%Free throws0.23 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)40% · 50%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Denver Nuggets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
3
Chicago Bulls wins
7
Denver Nuggets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/12/23AMilwaukee Bucks129-133 OT
09/12/23ASan Antonio Spurs121-112
07/12/23HCharlotte Hornets111-100
03/12/23HNew Orleans Pelicans124-118
01/12/23HMilwaukee Bucks120-113 OT
29/11/23ABoston Celtics97-124
27/11/23ABrooklyn Nets109-118
25/11/23AToronto Raptors108-121
23/11/23AOklahoma City Thunder102-116
21/11/23HMiami Heat100-118
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/12/23AAtlanta Hawks129-122
09/12/23HHouston Rockets106-114
07/12/23ALos Angeles Clippers102-111
03/12/23ASacramento Kings117-123
02/12/23APhoenix Suns119-111
30/11/23HHouston Rockets134-124
28/11/23ALos Angeles Clippers113-104
27/11/23HSan Antonio Spurs132-120
25/11/23AHouston Rockets86-105
23/11/23AOrlando Magic119-124

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL38%
HomeWLWWW54%
AwayLLLWL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241311
Win %38%54%18%
Points / game109.2109.8108.6
Allowed / game113.3109.1118.4
Point differential-4.1+0.7-9.7
Avg total222.6218.8227.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%23%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)40% (5)0% (1)
Overtime %17%23%9%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW62%
HomeWWWWL90%
AwayWWLLW43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241014
Win %62%90%43%
Points / game114.2120.2110.0
Allowed / game111.1111.1111.1
Point differential+3.2+9.1-1.1
Avg total225.3231.3221.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%60%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)100% (2)40% (5)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Boston Celtics2117481%117.7108.4+9.3
2 Minnesota Timberwolves2217577%112.7105.9+6.8
3 Milwaukee Bucks2115671%121.7118.6+3.0
4 Orlando Magic2316770%114.0108.9+5.1
5 Philadelphia 76ers2215768%122.0113.2+8.8
6 Oklahoma City Thunder2215768%120.4112.8+7.5
7 Dallas Mavericks2315865%120.2116.9+3.3
8 Sacramento Kings2013765%117.1116.2+0.8
9 Denver Nuggets2415962%114.2111.1+3.2
10 New York Knicks2113862%112.7108.0+4.7
11 Indiana Pacers1911858%128.9125.8+3.1
12 Phoenix Suns2112957%115.7113.3+2.4
13 Miami Heat23131057%112.6111.7+0.9
14 Houston Rockets2011955%109.4105.6+3.8
15 Los Angeles Clippers22121055%113.9109.8+4.1
16 Brooklyn Nets22121055%117.0114.0+3.0
17 New Orleans Pelicans22121055%114.3112.9+1.4
18 Los Angeles Lakers22121055%113.1114.1-1.0
19 Cleveland Cavaliers24131154%110.6110.7-0.1
20 Golden State Warriors22101245%115.5115.1+0.4
21 Atlanta Hawks2291341%122.2122.8-0.5
22 Toronto Raptors2391439%111.9113.8-1.9
23 Chicago Bulls2491538%109.2113.3-4.1
24 Charlotte Hornets2171433%113.4121.0-7.6
25 Utah Jazz2371630%111.3120.3-9.0
26 Memphis Grizzlies2261627%106.5112.5-6.0
27 Portland Trail Blazers2261627%106.5113.3-6.8
28 Washington Wizards2231914%115.6126.3-10.7
29 San Antonio Spurs2231914%109.4121.4-12.0
30 Detroit Pistons232219%108.7118.8-10.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls25253026106
Denver Nuggets32253522114
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