Denver Nuggets Working to Stay Sharp (VIDEO)

Nov 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Pepsi Center. The Trail Blazers won 130-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Nuggets return to the Pepsi Center tonight to host the Chicago Bulls in what looks to be one of the biggest tests for this team in the month of November. Chicago is one of the top defensive teams in the NBA, holding opponents to 97.9 points per game on 44.3 percent shooting (good for 12th and 9th best in the league, respectively). The Bulls are 9-5 on the season, which finds them third in the Eastern Conference and sitting atop the Eastern Conference Central Division.

The Nuggets had the night off last night after returning home following their overtime win over Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers. They spent the day’s practice focusing on staying sharp and keeping their edge as they prepare for their tussle with the Bulls. Here’s a look at the practice report from Nuggets.com:

The Nuggets appear to be loose heading into tonight’s game, so it will be interesting to see how they handle the rough and tough Bulls.

The Nuggets and Bulls tip-off at 9 p.m. ET/7 p.m. MT tonight at the Pepsi Center.