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The Denver Nuggets could get Cameron Johnson back against the Chicago Bulls.

The Denver Nuggets look to snap their three-game losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Chicago Bulls. 

The Nuggets fell to the New York Knicks in their last contest, 134-127 in double overtime. They dropped games to the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder before the loss to the Knicks. This is the final game of a three-game road trip for the Nuggets. 

The Bulls have also lost three straight and were defeated by the Toronto Raptors, 123-107, in their last game. They have won just once in their last six contests. They are coming off a four-game road trip, and return home for one game before hitting the road again. 

This is their second and final meeting of the season. The Bulls bested the Nuggets, 130-127, way back on November 17th. 

Denver Nuggets Injury Report

All-Star center Nikola Jokic is QUESTIONABLE with an ankle sprain. He played 45 minutes against the Knicks, finishing with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and ten assists. He's played in four straight games after missing extended time with a knee injury. 

Good news for the Nuggets as Cameron Johnson has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE with a right knee bone bruise. He's been out since December 23rd. 

In his first season with the Nuggets, Johnson is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 28 games. 

Christian Braun is PROBABLE with a left ankle sprain. He played 43 minutes against the Knicks, finishing with six points, seven rebounds, and six assists. He's played in two straight games after missing time from January 11th to February 1st with the ankle injury. 

Aaron Gordon remains OUT with a right hamstring strain. He's been out since January 23rd and is expected to miss multiple weeks. 

Peyton Watson is also OUT with a right hamstring strain, and will also miss multiple weeks. 

Tamar Bates remains OUT after left foot surgery and Spencer Jones is OUT in concussion protocol. 

Chicago Bulls Injury Report

The Bulls are listing Jalen Smith as QUESTIONABLE with a right calf strain. He played 24 minutes against the Raptors, finishing with 13 points. 

Josh Giddey remains OUT with a left hamstring strain. He's been sidelined since January 28th. In 34 games this season, Giddey is averaging 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists. 

Zach Collins is OUT with a right first toe sprain. He's been out since December 27th and has played in just ten games this season. 

Tre Jones is OUT with a left hamstring strain. He's been out since January 22nd. 

Noa Essengue is OUT after undergoing left shoulder surgery. The rookie will miss the rest of the season after appearing in just two games. 

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