The Milwaukee Bucks (33-25) secured a 121-112 victory over the Denver Nuggets (38-21) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The game featured a marquee matchup between two NBA MVPs: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić.
Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 28 points, a season-high 19 rebounds, and seven assists. Brook Lopez added 22 points, while Damian Lillard and Kyle Kuzma contributed 19 and 16 points, respectively. Antetokounmpo's presence was pivotal despite managing a calf injury, especially during the game's final moments.
For the Nuggets, Jokić recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jamal Murray chipped in 20 points, and Christian Braun (13 pts, 10 reb) and Michael Porter Jr. (12 pts, 10 reb) achieved double-doubles. However, their efforts fell short against Milwaukee's balanced attack.
The Bucks' bench was crucial, particularly in the fourth quarter. An 8-0 run early in the period, extended their lead to 92-83. Despite a late push from Denver, key plays by Antetokounmpo and Lillard secured the win, with the duo scoring Milwaukee's final 10 points.
This game marked the season's first meeting between the two teams, with a rematch scheduled for March 26 in Denver.
The Bucks will look to build on this victory as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, March 1. Meanwhile, the Nuggets aim to rebound when they visit the Chicago Bulls on the same day.
