Chicago Bulls at Denver Nuggets

Denver Turned Chicago Over and Took Control in the Third

Denver created one of its clearest advantages by committing fewer turnovers, 15 to Chicago's 18, and turning those mistakes into a 21-14 edge in points off turnovers. The Nuggets also held advantages on the glass and in the paint. The game swung most clearly in the third quarter, when Denver outscored Chicago 40-26 after being outscored by 11 in the second.

Final score: Chicago Bulls 128, Denver Nuggets 133. Primary win factor: Turnovers.