On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets 129-121 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Christian Braun set a new career high in points, and Nikola Jokic once again put up video game numbers. Denver’s defense wasn’t good enough though, and the Nuggets gave up a second half lead because of it.

Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.

Christian Braun has provided a spark for the Denver Nuggets, as his production is the best of his career. He slid into the starting lineup after the Nuggets let Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leave in free agency.

Nov 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives between Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) and center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Nikola Vucevic had 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Chicago Bulls handed the Denver Nuggets their second straight loss with a 129-121 victory.

The Denver Nuggets stagger into Madison Square Garden tonight to face the New York Knicks. Denver has lost a couple of sorry defensive performances in a

Former Kansas Jayhawk Christian Braun recorded a 20-point double-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Braun tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes ...

The Nuggets have been steadily ... That leaves Christian Braun, a third-year player and first-year starter who often operates as Denver’s lead defensive guard — a role Westbrook also occupies ...

Christian Braun showed he is more than capable ... that gave the Nuggets a seven-point lead. Up next: The Nuggets return to Denver for Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis demonstrated why he was chosen for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, with two big dunks in Monday’s win over the Denver Nuggets.