Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, boxes out Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) guards against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) hangs from the rim after slam-dunking during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, left, guards against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) slam-dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) grabs a rebound against Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) shoots a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)