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Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 18 Nov 2025
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 127-130
28-30 36-33 29-40 34-27
Position#6
Record10-2
FormWWWWW
Points / game124.4
Allowed / game111.2
vs
Position#22
Record6-6
FormLLLLL
Points / game121.0
Allowed / game121.5
USANBA· Ball Arena
NBA2025-26
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
127-114
127
114
+13
122avg 115
A28/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
122-88
122
88
+34
133avg 115
H30/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
107-109
107
109
-2
101avg 115
A01/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
130-124
130
124
+6
123avg 115
H04/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
122-112
122
112
+10
121avg 115
H06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
129-104
129
104
+25
133avg 115
H08/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
117-100
117
100
+17
118avg 115
H09/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
122-108
122
108
+14
118avg 115
A12/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
130-116
130
116
+14
123avg 115
A13/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
123-112
123
112
+11
122avg 115
A16/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-30
23-35
45-29
25-20
34-25
19-22
39-11
30-30
26-18
31-35
24-18
26-38
39-30
33-33
32-30
26-31
36-33
32-27
33-26
21-26
32-21
34-28
33-28
30-27
31-18
25-29
39-35
22-18
33-34
27-22
25-26
37-26
39-35
24-33
43-22
24-26
29-31
26-29
32-26
36-26
231.6Avg total
122.9Scored
108.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)124.4111.2235.7+13.283%
Season at home (6)125.5106.5232.0+19.0100%
Season away (6)123.3116.0239.3+7.367%
Last 10 (10)122.9108.7231.6+14.290%
Last 5 (5)124.2108.0232.2+16.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)106.3115.4221.7-9.143%
vs Similar (16)117.2111.5228.8+5.875%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)122.6110.0232.6+12.671%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
128-123
128
123
+5
129avg 112
H28/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
126-113
126
113
+13
127avg 112
H30/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
135-125
135
125
+10
134avg 112
H01/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
116-128
116
128
-12
111avg 112
A03/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
113-111
113
111
+2
108avg 112
H05/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
110-126
110
126
-16
109avg 112
A08/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
122-128
122
128
-6
121avg 112
A09/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
117-121
117
121
-4
110avg 112
H11/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
113-124
113
124
-11
102avg 112
A13/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
L
147-150 OT
147
150
-3
147avg 112
A17/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-35
30-23
41-34
30-31
36-33
26-31
39-27
25-22
35-27
37-26
28-38
35-34
24-34
36-34
29-37
27-23
27-45
29-30
28-20
29-16
25-23
27-30
28-32
30-41
29-32
43-24
26-40
24-32
26-34
38-29
34-26
19-32
23-35
29-32
27-28
34-29
33-33
37-28
28-33
29-33
247.6Avg total
122.7Scored
124.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)121.0121.5242.5-0.550%
Season at home (6)122.3117.3239.7+5.083%
Season away (6)119.7125.7245.3-6.017%
Last 10 (10)122.7124.9247.6-2.240%
Last 5 (5)121.8129.8251.6-8.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)118.6121.9240.5-3.346%
vs Similar (11)123.1120.2243.3+2.955%
vs Weaker (6)120.8104.7225.5+16.2100%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. 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

-12-6+0+6+12Q1Q1: +5.8+5.8Q1: -4.6-4.6Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: +4.5+4.5Q3Q3: +9.4+9.4Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -1.1-1.1
-12-6+0+6+12Q1Q1: +5.8+5.8Q1: -4.6-4.6Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: +4.5+4.5Q3Q3: +9.4+9.4Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -1.1-1.1
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.
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Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
57-65
57
65
-8
A28/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
53-47
53
47
+6
H30/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A01/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
72-63
72
63
+9
H04/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
68-60
68
60
+8
H06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
66-49
66
49
+17
H08/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
56-47
56
47
+9
H09/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
60-56
60
56
+4
A12/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
63-68
63
68
-5
A13/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
55-60
55
60
-5
A16/11
NBA
117.5Avg total
60.7Scored
56.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.757.3115.0+0.453%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.454.2112.6+4.260%-
Last 30 away (15)57.060.3117.3-3.347%-
Last 10 (10)60.756.8117.5+3.970%-
Last 5 (5)60.056.0116.0+4.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)50.460.0110.4-9.614%-
vs Similar (16)59.057.6116.6+1.450%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)62.053.7115.7+8.3100%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. 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
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
57-58
57
58
-1
H28/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
62-64
62
64
-2
H30/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
72-53
72
53
+19
H01/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
60-68
60
68
-8
A03/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
56-75
56
75
-19
H05/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A08/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
72-56
72
56
+16
A09/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
64-63
64
63
+1
H11/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
52-67
52
67
-15
A13/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
70-61
70
61
+9
A17/11
NBA
123.5Avg total
61.7Scored
61.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.759.8118.5-1.243%-
Last 30 at home (14)59.658.6118.3+1.043%-
Last 30 away (16)57.860.9118.7-3.144%-
Last 10 (10)61.761.8123.5-0.140%-
Last 5 (5)62.060.0122.0+2.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)59.061.9120.9-2.946%-
vs Similar (11)57.559.5117.0-1.936%-
vs Weaker (6)60.056.0116.0+4.050%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. 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: 122.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.3 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.632.3
58.1%
54.8%64.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.712.0
36.7%
35.8%36.0
🏀 Free throws27.022.3
82.6%
78.1%22.3
They take 88.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 122.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.1 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.129.5
54.5%
54.8%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.914.7
39.8%
35.8%44.1
🏀 Free throws24.019.6
81.7%
78.1%19.6
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Nov 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
WWWWWWWLWW
Chicago Bulls
LLLLLWLWWW
#6
League position
#22
+14.1
Net rating
-2.1
121.8
Offensive rating
116.0
107.7
Defensive rating
118.1
57.0%
Effective FG%
56.6%
50.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.9%
12.3%
Turnover %
13.8%
29.4%
Off. rebound %
24.9%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.26
36.7%
3-point %
39.8%
65.5%
Assist %
68.1%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence121.8 · 116.0Defence107.7 · 118.1Shooting57.0% · 56.6%3-point %36.7% · 39.8%Ball care12.3% · 13.8%Off. rebounds29.4% · 24.9%Free throws0.31 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)90% · 40%
■ 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
5
Denver Nuggets wins
5
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/11/25AMinnesota Timberwolves123-112
13/11/25ALos Angeles Clippers130-116
12/11/25ASacramento Kings122-108
09/11/25HIndiana Pacers117-100
08/11/25HGolden State Warriors129-104
06/11/25HMiami Heat122-112
04/11/25HSacramento Kings130-124
01/11/25APortland Trail Blazers107-109
30/10/25HNew Orleans Pelicans122-88
28/10/25AMinnesota Timberwolves127-114
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/11/25AUtah Jazz147-150 OT
13/11/25ADetroit Pistons113-124
11/11/25HSan Antonio Spurs117-121
09/11/25ACleveland Cavaliers122-128
08/11/25AMilwaukee Bucks110-126
05/11/25HPhiladelphia 76ers113-111
03/11/25ANew York Knicks116-128
01/11/25HNew York Knicks135-125
30/10/25HSacramento Kings126-113
28/10/25HAtlanta Hawks128-123

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW83%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayWLWWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1266
Win %83%100%67%
Points / game124.4125.5123.3
Allowed / game111.2106.5116.0
Point differential+13.2+19.0+7.3
Avg total235.7232.0239.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+75%83%67%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)-0% (1)
Overtime %8%0%17%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL50%
HomeWWWWL83%
AwayLLLLL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1266
Win %50%83%17%
Points / game121.0122.3119.7
Allowed / game121.5117.3125.7
Point differential-0.5+5.0-6.0
Avg total242.5239.7245.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%33%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)75% (4)0% (1)
Overtime %8%0%17%
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 Oklahoma City Thunder1514193%121.9106.4+15.5
2 Detroit Pistons1412286%118.8112.1+6.6
3 Denver Nuggets1210283%124.4111.2+13.2
4 Houston Rockets129375%124.8113.2+11.5
5 Los Angeles Lakers1410471%116.3114.4+1.9
6 San Antonio Spurs139469%118.8112.1+6.7
7 Cleveland Cavaliers1510567%120.9116.2+4.7
8 Minnesota Timberwolves149564%120.6114.4+6.2
9 Toronto Raptors149564%119.8115.1+4.6
10 Atlanta Hawks149564%117.6114.0+3.6
11 New York Knicks138562%121.4115.2+6.2
12 Philadelphia 76ers138562%118.5115.9+2.6
13 Golden State Warriors159660%115.7114.0+1.7
14 Phoenix Suns148657%118.8114.4+4.4
15 Miami Heat148657%124.6121.5+3.1
16 Milwaukee Bucks158753%117.6118.7-1.1
17 Boston Celtics147750%113.8109.2+4.6
18 Orlando Magic147750%115.5114.0+1.5
19 Chicago Bulls126650%121.0121.5-0.5
20 Portland Trail Blazers136746%121.5122.2-0.6
21 Utah Jazz135838%118.9123.7-4.8
22 Charlotte Hornets1441029%116.5119.7-3.2
23 Los Angeles Clippers1441029%111.7116.3-4.6
24 Memphis Grizzlies1441029%111.9119.8-7.9
25 Dallas Mavericks1541127%110.3117.2-6.9
26 Sacramento Kings1431121%112.9124.4-11.4
27 Brooklyn Nets1321115%110.5121.9-11.5
28 New Orleans Pelicans1421214%108.3121.9-13.6
29 Washington Wizards131128%112.9129.6-16.7
30 Indiana Pacers141137%108.9123.4-14.5
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 Nuggets28362934127
Chicago Bulls30334027130
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