DENVER, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Carmelo Anthony's jump shot at the buzzer Friday gave Denver a 98-97 victory over Chicago.
The Nuggets had as much as a 15-point lead in the second period, but the game turned into a dramatic back-and-forth affair in the final quarter.
Chicago's John Lucas went to the foul line with 12 seconds remaining and his team leading by one, but he missed both free-throw attempts.
Anthony then made the Bulls pay by hitting the shot that gave Denver its third win in a row.
He scored 22 to lead the Nuggets and Nene added 18 points with seven rebounds.
C.J. Watson delivered a season-best 33 for the Bulls and Luol Deng had 24 points to go with 11 rebounds. Chicago has one contest remaining on its season-long, seven-game road trip, on which the Bulls are 3-3.
