In a tactic he’s tried dozens of times, Peyton Watson paused during a break in the action and broke the fourth wall, amping up an arena of fans who’ve grown greedy with their team’s start to the season.

They didn’t need the jolt as much as the Nuggets did.

Down as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter, Denver battled back for a brief lead in the last two minutes then coughed it up in a 130-127 loss to the Bulls on Monday at Ball Arena. It snapped a seven-game win streak and ended the Nuggets’ undefeated start at home.

Nikola Jokic went for 36 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists. Jamal Murray fueled the comeback when not much else could, piling on 34 points. Cam Johnson broke out of his slump for 19.

Peyton Watson to start while Christian Braun is out with ankle injury for Nuggets

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