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Jokic records a triple-double as Nuggets beat Bulls in preseason
The Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls in an NBA preseason game at Ball Arena on Sunday.
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, then rested for the final period as Denver's younger players kept the lead.
Jokic said he enjoys seeing young teammates learn and pay attention to details.
The game was part of Denver's preparation for the 2026–27 regular season.
The Nuggets are due to finish their preseason with games against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.
Their regular season opens next Thursday away against the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans two days later.
Denver is aiming to contend for another title after winning the championship in 2023.
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls in an NBA preseason game on Sunday.
The game was played at Ball Arena.
Jokic rested for the final period as younger Nuggets players maintained the lead and closed out the win.
After the game, Jokic said he enjoyed watching younger players learn and emphasized the importance of details.
The Nuggets are set to finish their preseason schedule with games against the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.
- Who
- The Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls, with Nikola Jokic recording a triple-double.
- What
- The Nuggets won an NBA preseason game.
- When
- Sunday during the 2026 preseason.
- Where
- Ball Arena.
- Why
- Not stated
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I love to win the game. I love basketball. I think every day details matter, especially when the young guys are playing. It’s good to see how they learn, they care, and I enjoy it,
Jokic recorded a triple-double before resting for the final period as the Nuggets beat the Bulls.
The Nuggets are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.
The Nuggets are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Lakers at crypto.com Arena.
The Nuggets are scheduled to open the 2026–27 regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Result
- Denver Nuggets beat Chicago Bulls
- Jokic
- Recorded a triple-double
- Venue
- Ball Arena
- Next game
- Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on Wednesday
- Regular-season opener
- Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center next Thursday
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