Nikola Jokic scores 39 points as Denver Nuggets beat Milwaukee Bucks 127-117

The 2024/25 NBA regular season had another focus game. The Denver Nuggets, playing at home, relied on points scored by Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117.

At the beginning of the first quarter, the Denver Nuggets quickly entered the battle mode and took a double-digit lead after Michael Porter Jr. made four three-pointers. Although the Milwaukee Bucks fought back after regaining their form, and Brook Lopez scored 11 points, they still fell behind the Denver Nuggets 27-38.

In the second quarter, both sides were in a stalemate in offense and defense, but the Denver Nuggets continued to look for opportunities to break through the opponent's camp and continued to lead the Milwaukee Bucks 67 to 64.

Entering the third quarter, the Denver Nuggets once again invested in the rhythm of offense, and Nikola Jokic contributed 12 points in this quarter. Afterwards, the Milwaukee Bucks, who adjusted their state, continued to create offensive opportunities and even surpassed their opponents at one point. However, the Denver Nuggets still found an opportunity to counterattack and led their opponents again with 100 to 92.

In the fourth quarter, the Milwaukee Bucks took the opportunity to counterattack after their opponent lost their touch, but the Denver Nuggets continued to tear apart the opponent's defense and established a good lead.

In the end, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 at home.

According to the data, Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and 10 assists for the Denver Nuggets in this campaign, Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points and 4 assists, and Christian Braun contributed 19 points and 6 assists.