This game was over from the beginning. When a team allows 77 points in just one half of basketball, it is extremely hard to imagine it overcoming such a defensive collapse.
That is exactly what the Bulls fell victim to on Wednesday night as they were beaten by the Nuggets, 135-102. With Lauri Markkanen (back), Kris Dunn (toe), Zach LaVine (knee), and Robin Lopez (DNP-CD) out of the game, the team was doomed from the start.
The first moments of the game looked promising for the Paul Zipser and Cameron Payne duo.