Bulls face Nuggets without key injured players

The Chicago Bulls will face the Denver Nuggets in a game that does not involve conference rivals. The matchup is scheduled for Monday at 9 p.m. EDT in Denver. The Bulls currently have a record of 31 wins and 40 losses, placing them ninth in the Eastern Conference. They have a balanced away record of 18 wins and 18 losses. The Nuggets sit third in the Western Conference with 45 wins and 27 losses. They are strong at home with a record of 23 wins and 11 losses. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. The Nuggets lead with an average of 11.3 offensive rebounds per game, thanks to Nikola Jokic's contribution of 2.9. Meanwhile, the Bulls average 13.8 turnovers each game and show better results when they keep those numbers lower than their opponents. The Nuggets have a shooting percentage of 50.6% this season, which is better than the 46.9% they allow opponents. The Bulls are known for their 3-point shooting and average 15.6 made 3-pointers per game, more than the 14.0 they allow the Nuggets. Key players to watch include Russell Westbrook, who scores 13.2 points per game for the Nuggets, and Jamal Murray, who averages 18.1 points over the last 10 games. For the Bulls, Nikola Vucevic contributes 18.6 points and 10.1 rebounds. In terms of performance, the Nuggets are 5-5 in their last 10 games, averaging 118.8 points. On the other hand, the Bulls are 7-3 in their last 10 games, scoring an average of 121.3 points. Injury reports show that Nikola Jokic and other key players for the Nuggets are out. For the Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu and Lonzo Ball are also sidelined.