Denver brushed past an overmatched Chicago team today 108-88. Always politically correct, Denver coach Bob stated simply "We just managed to do what we needed to get done out there. The players had solid execution all around, and Schmidt's effort helped set the pace. Chicago is a team we've had success against in the past, which I think gave us a bit more confidence coming in."

Chicago coach Bob was a little more frank. "We knew going in that we'd need a miracle to beat Denver, and we didn't get it. They have better players and a better coach, and did what they were supposed to do out there. I'm just glad the final score wasn't even worse."

Denver was led by Schmidt (23 points, a block), Phillips (11 points, 12 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Ferguson (19 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, a block). Chicago was led by Smith (12 points, a steal, 5 blocks), Cobbs (14 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, a block), Dennis (5 points, 6 steals).

Denver are now 17-11 and 12-6 at home. They hold at #3 in the Northwest and stay at #6 overall in the Western Conference. Chicago drop to 10-17 with the loss. They remain at #4 in the Central and remain at #10 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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