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Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 09 Mar 2023
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 96-117
29-25 23-26 24-36 20-30
Position#2
Record46-19
FormLWWWW
Points / game117.2
Allowed / game112.6
Denver Nuggets
USA
vs
Chicago Bulls 🏆
USA
Position#19
Record29-36
FormWLWLL
Points / game113.0
Allowed / game112.7
USANBA
NBA2022-23
Meetings · Denver Nuggets v Chicago Bulls
11 Feb 2027
DEN v CHI
upcoming
17 Nov 2025
DEN127
CHI130
24 Mar 2025
DEN119
CHI129
04 Nov 2023
DEN123
CHI101
08 Mar 2023
DEN96
CHI117
19 Nov 2021
DEN108
CHI114
19 Mar 2021
DEN131
CHI127
03 Apr 2020
DEN v CHI
upcoming
17 Jan 2019
DEN135
CHI105
30 Nov 2017
DEN111
CHI110
22 Nov 2016
DEN110
CHI107
05 Feb 2016
DEN115
CHI110
25 Nov 2014
DEN114
CHI109
21 Nov 2013
DEN97
CHI87
07 Feb 2013
DEN128
CHI96
26 Nov 2010
DEN98
CHI97
21 Nov 2009
DEN112
CHI93
23 Nov 2008
DEN114
CHI101
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#25
L
104-115
104
115
-11
94avg 114
A10/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
119-105
119
105
+14
118avg 114
A12/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
112-108
112
108
+4
119avg 114
A14/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
W
118-109
118
109
+9
122avg 114
H16/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
115-109
115
109
+6
115avg 114
A24/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
94-112
94
112
-18
84avg 114
A26/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
W
134-124 OT
134
124
+10
133avg 114
H27/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
W
133-112
133
112
+21
137avg 114
A01/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
W
113-97
113
97
+16
112avg 114
H04/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
W
118-113
118
113
+5
115avg 114
H07/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-29
29-36
29-24
20-26
27-34
30-26
37-23
25-22
27-36
38-26
24-21
23-25
26-25
35-19
31-30
26-35
31-26
25-31
33-34
26-18
20-28
22-38
20-28
32-18
35-22
31-36
31-30
23-32
41-30
33-24
32-30
27-28
28-27
22-31
30-22
33-17
29-34
29-27
25-27
35-25
226.4Avg total
116.0Scored
110.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)117.2112.6229.7+4.671%
Season at home (34)121.3109.6230.9+11.788%
Season away (31)112.6115.9228.5-3.352%
Last 10 (10)116.0110.4226.4+5.680%
Last 5 (5)118.4111.6230.0+6.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (14)114.6108.4223.0+6.171%
vs Weaker (16)121.1112.3233.4+8.881%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
89-97
89
97
-8
91avg 104
A12/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
91-100
91
100
-9
78avg 104
H14/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
L
113-117
113
117
-4
104avg 104
A16/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
100-112
100
112
-12
84avg 104
H17/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
131-87
131
87
+44
132avg 104
H25/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
102-82
102
82
+20
96avg 104
H26/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
98-104
98
104
-6
99avg 104
A01/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
117-115
117
115
+2
110avg 104
A02/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
104-125
104
125
-21
93avg 104
H04/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
L
122-125
122
125
-3
116avg 104
H05/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-26
20-14
25-29
15-28
21-25
23-24
24-27
23-24
39-15
19-27
28-40
27-35
24-34
25-27
24-24
27-27
33-18
30-11
34-22
34-36
25-27
22-18
27-22
28-15
23-24
23-20
26-26
26-34
38-36
31-18
32-32
16-29
29-40
35-20
21-34
19-31
35-30
25-37
29-28
33-30
213.1Avg total
106.7Scored
106.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)113.0112.7225.7+0.345%
Season at home (33)114.3111.0225.3+3.355%
Season away (32)111.7114.5226.2-2.834%
Last 10 (10)106.7106.4213.1+0.330%
Last 5 (5)108.6110.2218.8-1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.0107.0206.0-8.00%
vs Similar ◀ (20)110.0108.8218.8+1.240%
vs Weaker (9)117.2112.8230.0+4.456%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: +2.1+2.1Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: +2.3+2.3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: +2.4+2.4Q4: -4.1-4.1
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: +2.1+2.1Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: +2.3+2.3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: +2.4+2.4Q4: -4.1-4.1
Denver NuggetsChicago Bulls
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
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#25
L
55-65
55
65
-10
A10/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A12/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A14/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
W
61-44
61
44
+17
H16/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
56-57
56
57
-1
A24/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
42-66
42
66
-24
A26/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
W
66-58
66
58
+8
H27/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
W
74-54
74
54
+20
A01/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
50-58
50
58
-8
H04/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
58-61
58
61
-3
H07/03
NBA
116.9Avg total
58.4Scored
58.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.056.3117.3+4.757%-
Last 30 at home (18)63.254.6117.8+8.772%-
Last 30 away (12)57.658.9116.5-1.333%-
Last 10 (10)58.458.5116.9-0.140%-
Last 5 (5)58.059.4117.4-1.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (14)58.957.1116.1+1.850%-
vs Weaker (16)62.855.6118.3+7.262%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
49-40
49
40
+9
A12/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H14/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
W
58-42
58
42
+16
A16/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
49-61
49
61
-12
H17/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
63-29
63
29
+34
H25/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
47-45
47
45
+2
H26/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
W
46-44
46
44
+2
A01/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
69-54
69
54
+15
A02/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
64-60
64
60
+4
H04/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
L
60-67
60
67
-7
H05/03
NBA
104.0Avg total
54.9Scored
49.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.552.6109.1+3.967%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.955.8112.7+1.156%-
Last 30 away (14)56.148.9105.1+7.279%-
Last 10 (10)54.949.1104.0+5.870%-
Last 5 (5)57.254.0111.2+3.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)50.059.0109.0-9.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)55.151.5106.6+3.765%-
vs Weaker (9)60.354.4114.8+5.978%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 116.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.932.6
59.4%
54.5%65.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.811.5
35.1%
35.8%34.5
🏀 Free throws20.916.3
78.0%
78.1%16.3
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 106.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.6 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.3 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.930.9
55.3%
54.5%61.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.29.2
35.1%
35.8%27.6
🏀 Free throws21.917.3
79.0%
78.1%17.3
They take 82.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 09 Mar 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
WWWWLWWWWL
Chicago Bulls
LLWLWWLLLL
#2
League position
#19
+5.6
Net rating
+0.3
115.9
Offensive rating
111.0
110.3
Defensive rating
110.7
56.8%
Effective FG%
54.4%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
53.3%
13.4%
Turnover %
13.4%
26.5%
Off. rebound %
21.8%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.27
35.1%
3-point %
35.1%
70.7%
Assist %
57.1%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence115.9 · 111.0Defence110.3 · 110.7Shooting56.8% · 54.4%3-point %35.1% · 35.1%Ball care13.4% · 13.4%Off. rebounds26.5% · 21.8%Free throws0.24 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)80% · 30%
■ Denver Nuggets   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
8
Denver Nuggets wins
2
Chicago Bulls wins
DateGameScore
14/11/22Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets103-126
07/12/21Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets109-97
20/11/21Denver Nuggets v Chicago Bulls108-114
20/03/21Denver Nuggets v Chicago Bulls131-127 OT
02/03/21Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets112-118
18/01/19Denver Nuggets v Chicago Bulls135-105
01/11/18Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets107-108 OT
22/03/18Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets102-135
01/12/17Denver Nuggets v Chicago Bulls111-110
01/03/17Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets107-125
Denver Nuggetslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/03/23HToronto Raptors118-113
04/03/23HMemphis Grizzlies113-97
01/03/23AHouston Rockets133-112
27/02/23HLos Angeles Clippers134-124 OT
26/02/23AMemphis Grizzlies94-112
24/02/23ACleveland Cavaliers115-109
16/02/23HDallas Mavericks118-109
14/02/23AMiami Heat112-108
12/02/23ACharlotte Hornets119-105
10/02/23AOrlando Magic104-115
Chicago Bullslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/03/23HIndiana Pacers122-125
04/03/23HPhoenix Suns104-125
02/03/23ADetroit Pistons117-115
01/03/23AToronto Raptors98-104
26/02/23HWashington Wizards102-82
25/02/23HBrooklyn Nets131-87
17/02/23HMilwaukee Bucks100-112
16/02/23AIndiana Pacers113-117
14/02/23HOrlando Magic91-100
12/02/23ACleveland Cavaliers89-97

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW71%
HomeWWWWW88%
AwayWWWLW52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653431
Win %71%88%52%
Points / game117.2121.3112.6
Allowed / game112.6109.6115.9
Point differential+4.6+11.7-3.3
Avg total229.7230.9228.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+38%56%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (20)67% (12)88% (8)
Overtime %5%6%3%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL45%
HomeLWWLL55%
AwayLLLLW34%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653332
Win %45%55%34%
Points / game113.0114.3111.7
Allowed / game112.7111.0114.5
Point differential+0.3+3.3-2.8
Avg total225.7225.3226.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%39%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won28% (18)14% (7)36% (11)
Overtime %8%6%9%
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 Milwaukee Bucks65471872%115.8111.7+4.1
2 Denver Nuggets65461971%117.2112.6+4.6
3 Boston Celtics67462169%117.6112.2+5.4
4 Philadelphia 76ers65432266%115.0110.9+4.1
5 Cleveland Cavaliers68422662%111.9106.5+5.5
6 Memphis Grizzlies64382659%115.6112.0+3.6
7 Sacramento Kings64382659%121.1118.4+2.7
8 New York Knicks67392858%115.3112.4+3.0
9 Brooklyn Nets65372857%113.6112.6+1.0
10 Phoenix Suns65362955%113.0111.1+2.0
11 Miami Heat67353252%108.3109.1-0.7
12 Golden State Warriors66343252%118.1117.4+0.7
13 Dallas Mavericks67343351%114.0113.2+0.7
14 Los Angeles Clippers67343351%112.7113.0-0.3
15 Minnesota Timberwolves67343351%115.3115.6-0.3
16 Atlanta Hawks66333350%117.2117.1+0.1
17 New Orleans Pelicans66323448%114.1113.4+0.6
18 Toronto Raptors66323448%112.6112.1+0.5
19 Los Angeles Lakers66323448%116.6117.4-0.7
20 Oklahoma City Thunder65313448%118.4116.8+1.7
21 Washington Wizards66313547%113.3113.4-0.1
22 Utah Jazz66313547%117.0117.2-0.2
23 Portland Trail Blazers66313547%114.6115.6-1.0
24 Chicago Bulls65293645%113.0112.7+0.3
25 Indiana Pacers66293744%115.5117.9-2.4
26 Orlando Magic66273941%111.2114.0-2.9
27 Charlotte Hornets67214631%111.8117.7-5.9
28 San Antonio Spurs65164925%112.1122.3-10.3
29 Houston Rockets65155023%110.0118.2-8.2
30 Detroit Pistons66155123%111.4119.0-7.6
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
Denver Nuggets2923242096
Chicago Bulls25263630117
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