CHICAGO — The Nuggets throttled the (shell of the) Chicago Bulls Wednesday night 135-102, a game Denver led by as many as 41 points and in which the primary source of entertainment was the large contingent of Serbian fans on hand to watch Nikola Jokic.
Here are six takeaways from the game:
1. Offensive explosion. Denver’s point total and 61.4 field-goal percentage were both its third-highest this season, while the Nuggets’ 20 made 3-pointers were their second-highest through 72 games. Seven players scored in a double figures of game in which the starters did not play the final 12 minutes.