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Chicago Bulls fall to Denver Nuggets 133-128 in preseason game

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Chicago Bulls fall to Denver Nuggets 133-128 in preseason game

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The Chicago Bulls lost 133-128 to the Denver Nuggets in a preseason matchup on October 11. Rookie Caleb Wilson had a challenging shooting night, missing his first three 3-point attempts before hitting one at halftime, finishing with 17 points. Leonard Miller led the Bulls with 26 points and seven rebounds, while the team struggled defensively against Nikola Jokić, who recorded a triple-double. The Bulls are dealing with injuries to both of their centers, prompting adjustments in their lineup as they prepare for the regular season opener on October 21.

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•Bulls shot 42% from 3-point range, finishing 21-for-50.
•Wilson scored 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting overall.
•Leonard Miller scored a team-high 26 points, shooting 11-for-14.
•Small ball lineup due to injuries to Nic Claxton and Zach Collins.
•DeMar DeRozan, former Bulls star, scored two points for the Nuggets.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ preseason loss in Denver, including Caleb Wilson’s cold shooting night

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After raining down 3-pointers in Friday’s preseason loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson went cold from deep in Denver. The rookie missed his first three attempts from behind the arc in a 133-128 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets. Wilson finally made his first and only 3-pointer of the game with the clock expiring at the end of the first half, watching the ball ...
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Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 4:48 AM
5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ preseason loss in Denver, including Caleb Wilson’s cold shooting night
After raining down 3-pointers in Friday’s preseason loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson went cold from deep in Denver. The rookie missed his first three attempts from behind the arc in a 133-128 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets. Wilson finally made his first and only 3-pointer of the game with the clock expiring at the end of the first half, watching the ball ...

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