The Bulls suffered a 112-94 loss to the Nuggets in preseason play last night. Nikola Mirotic [[ MEER-oh-titch ]] scored 18 points for Chicago, which is 1-and-1 in exhibition play. The Bulls will take on the Timberwolves tomorrow night.
The Blackhawks open up a home-and-home series with the Islanders tonight in Brooklyn. The teams will meet again tomorrow night in Chicago. The 'Hawks opened the year with a 3-2 loss to the Rangers Wednesday night. Tonight's game is at 6:30.