The Bulls defeated the Nuggets, 128-112. Zach LaVine (32 points, six rebounds, five assists) and DeMar DeRozan (26 points, six rebounds, four assists) led the way for the Bulls, while Lonzo Ball added 17 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 0 turnovers in the victory, his 8th career triple-double. Brandon Ingram tallied 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Pelicans in the losing effort. The Bulls improve to 2-0 on the season, while the Pelicans fall to 0-2.