Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Injury Updates, Game Details, Key Absences

Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Injury Updates: The Chicago Bulls (35-37) will face the Denver Nuggets (48-24) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Monday, March 24, 2025.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET (7:30 a.m. IST, March 25) and will be broadcast on Altitude Sports, KTVD, and CHSN. Fans can also stream the game live on FuboTV and NBA League Pass (availability may vary by region).

This matchup is crucial for both teams. The Nuggets are looking to strengthen their playoff positioning, while the Bulls fight to stay in contention for the Play-In tournament.

Bulls vs Nuggets Injury Report

Team	Player	Status	Injury	Expected Return
Denver Nuggets	Nikola Jokic (C)	Out	Left ankle impingement	Later this week
Denver Nuggets	Julian Strawther (G)	Out	Left knee sprain	Next week
Denver Nuggets	DaRon Holmes II (C)	Out for season	Right Achilles tendon tear	Season-ending
Chicago Bulls	Lonzo Ball (PG)	Out	Right wrist sprain	Early April
Chicago Bulls	Ayo Dosunmu (SG)	Out for season	Left shoulder surgery	Season-ending
Chicago Bulls	Tre Jones (PG)	Out	Left midfoot sprain	Late March

Also read: Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets Player Stats, Team Analysis, Key Performers, Head-to-Head and Standings

As the NBA season nears its end, this matchup holds significant weight. The Nuggets, currently in the top four of the Western Conference, are looking to secure home-court advantage in the first round. Missing Jokic will be a challenge, but they have the depth to handle it.

Meanwhile, the Bulls are fighting for a Play-In spot in the East. With Lonzo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu out, Chicago will rely heavily on DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine to step up. Every game is crucial for their postseason hopes, making this a must-win contest.

Both teams have significant injuries, but the Nuggets still have the upper hand with their depth. Can the Bulls pull off an upset without their key backcourt players? Or will Denver hold strong despite Jokic's absence?

Tune in to find out!