Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis demonstrated why he was chosen for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, with two big dunks in Monday’s win over the Denver Nuggets.

CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Chicago Bulls handed the Denver Nuggets their second straight loss with a 129-121 victory on Monday night. Zach LaVine scored 21 points and Lonzo Ball had 18 for Chicago, which had lost seven of eight. Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points.

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The Denver Nuggets couldn’t hold onto a lead in the second half against the Chicago Bulls, losing 129-121.

Nov 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives between Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) and center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images