The Nuggets defeated the Lakers on Thursday night, handing the two-time defending champions their first loss of the season.

- Chicago 120, Golden State 90

Team FIC Differential: Bulls +67.2, Warriors -67.2

The Chicago Bulls (4-3) jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against the Golden State Warriors (6-3) on Thursday night. Luol Deng had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Derrick Rose posted 22 points and 13 assists and Joakim Noah added 17 points, seven boards and five dimes. Chicago shot 54.8% and outrebounded Golden State by seven. Monta Ellis led with 24 points, five rebounds and five assists, Dorell Wright tallied 12 points and eight boards and Stephen Curry contributed 17 points, six dimes and five steals.

Game FIC Scores

Luol Deng, Chicago ? 27.1

Derrick Rose, Chicago ? 23.0

Monta Ellis, Golden State ? 13.3

Stephen Curry, Golden State ? 10.0

- Boston 112, Miami 107

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +6.8, Heat -6.8

The Boston Celtics (7-2) edged the Miami Heat (5-4) for the second time in a little more than two weeks. Ray Allen scored 35 points on 13-for-23 shooting, Kevin Garnett tallied 16 points and 13 rebounds and Rajon Rondo totaled eight points and 16 assists. Boston hit 54.4% of the shots and committed just 10 turnovers. LeBron James excelled with 35 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Udonis Haslem posted 21 points and 10 boards and Chris Bosh recorded 15 points and seven rebounds in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

LeBron James, Miami ? 25.0

Udonis Haslem, Miami ? 22.0

Kevin Garnett, Boston ? 20.6

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 16.8

- Denver 118, L.A. Lakers 112

Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +10.6, Lakers -10.6

The Denver Nuggets (5-4) ended the perfect run of the Los Angeles Lakers (8-1) on Thursday night at the Pepsi Center. Carmelo Anthony led with 32 points and 13 rebounds, Ty Lawson posted 17 points and five assists and Nene added 18 points and five boards. Los Angeles won the rebounding battle by seven, but shot just 40.8% from the floor. Pau Gasol exploded for 17 points and 20 rebounds, Kobe Bryant tallied 34 points and five assists and Ron Artest helped with 18 points and five boards.

Game FIC Scores

Carmelo Anthony, Denver ? 24.6

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 18.8

Ron Artest, Los Angeles ? 15.8

J.R. Smith, Denver ? 13.1

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