No Giannis, no Dame, no chance for Bucks against Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
CRAIG MEYER
Associated Press
Updated
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DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his first game back in nearly two weeks to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 127-117 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, fields a pass as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr., left, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The two-time league MVP posted an NBA-first stat line as Milwaukee continued to jockey for playoff position.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, fields a pass as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr., left, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)