Nikola Jokić dazzled fans in his return from injury, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 127-117 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks with an awe-inspiring no-look pass to Aaron Gordon for a dunk. Jokić, who had missed five games due to an ankle injury, showcased his skill by scoring 39 points, adding 10 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double. His performance was pivotal, as he contributed to 61 of the Nuggets' points while on the court. The Nuggets improved to 46-28, retaining their position in the Western Conference playoff race.

Jokić's impact on the game was evident, with the Nuggets recording a plus-10 net rating when he plays, compared to a minus-8.6 when he is off the court. The three-time MVP expressed his joy at being back, indicating that his presence could be crucial in the race for a top-four seed and home-court advantage in the playoffs.