The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Denver Nuggets 117-96, at Ball Arena on Wednesday evening.

The Nuggets got out to a strong start and led, 29-25, after one quarter. The Bulls tightened the game in the second and brought it to a one-point deficit by halftime. The visitors carried the momentum into the third and outscored the Nuggets, 36-24, to claim an 11-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Bulls did not look back in the fourth and held strong for the road win. This marks the end of a four-game win streak for the Nuggets.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 29 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 34 minutes. Nikola Vucevic followed up with 25 points, 15 rebounds and three assists, while DeMar DeRozan tallied 17 points, six rebounds, eight assists and three steals. The Bulls shot 51.7 percent from the field, including 8-of-24 from deep.

Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 18 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, in 35 minutes. Aaron Gordon followed up with 17 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a block, while Michael Porter added 12 points, five rebounds and a block. The Nuggets shot 42.0 percent from the field, including 15-of-40 from long range.

The Nuggets (46-20) will look to bounce back as they take on the Spurs in San Antonio on Friday. The Bulls (30-36) clash with the Rockets in Houston on Saturday.