PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets bring elite three-point shooting (ranked 2nd) and efficient attacking rim capabilities to face a Chicago Bulls team that has recently undergone significant roster changes. Chicago shipped away eight players ahead of the trade deadline , and the new acquisitions are still adjusting to coach Billy Donovan's preferred faster pace. Denver enters this matchup on a three-game losing streak that includes defeats to Oklahoma City, Detroit, and New York , making this road trip crucial for a team that has otherwise dominated away from home. The Bulls counter with strong defensive rebounding (3rd-ranked) and excellent perimeter defense when guarding the rim, though they struggle significantly against three-point shooting (26th-ranked defense). The Nuggets maintain a respectable 33-19 overall record with an impressive 19-9 mark in road contests , while Chicago sits at 24-28 overall but has performed better at home with a 15-11 record. Denver's low turnover rate (3rd-ranked) should help them execute against a Bulls squad that excels at passing and ball movement , though the Nuggets' defensive rebounding weakness (25th-ranked) could prove problematic. Nikola Jokic recently recorded his 181st career triple-double and is working back from a knee injury , while Anfernee Simons is still acclimating to Chicago's uptempo system after arriving from Boston . Both teams are searching for rhythm after recent struggles, setting the stage for an intriguing Eastern Conference home matchup.