The Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks faced off in an exciting matchup of two of the top teams in the Western Conference on Tuesday night. The Nuggets came out on top, defeating the Bucks 129-106.
The Nuggets were led by their star center Nikola Jokic, who had a monster game with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jokic was able to dominate the paint, as well as stretch the floor with his shooting ability. His presence in the post was too much for the Bucks to handle.
The Nuggets also got a big boost from their bench, as they had six players score in double figures. Monte Morris, Malik Beasley, and Mason Plumlee all had strong games off the bench, combining for 44 points and 16 rebounds.
The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had a solid game with 24 points and 10 rebounds. However, he was unable to carry the team to victory, as the Bucks struggled to find any consistent offense outside of him.
The Nuggets were able to pull away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Bucks 37-21 in the period. Denver was able to take advantage of their depth and size, as they were able to wear down the Bucks and pull away late.
The win was a big one for the Nuggets, as it solidified their place as one of the top teams in the Western Conference. With the win, Denver improved to 32-15 on the season and sits in third place in the conference standings.
The loss was a tough one for the Bucks, as they now sit in fifth place in the conference standings. Milwaukee will need to bounce back quickly if they want to stay in contention for a top seed in the playoffs.
Overall, it was an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the Western Conference. The Nuggets were able to come out on top in this one, but it was a close game throughout. Both teams will look to build off this game and continue to compete for a top spot in the conference standings.
