Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 victory over the Denver Nuggets, playing just over the 32-minute limit set by coach Doc Rivers to manage his left calf strain. Despite the restriction, he amassed 28 points, 19 rebounds, and 7 assists. Following a strong performance from Brook Lopez with 22 points and contributions from Damian Lillard and Kyle Kuzma, Milwaukee continues to build momentum, winning five of their last six games and currently sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

On the opposing side, Nikola Jokic notched his 27th triple-double of the season with an impressive 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, though it wasn't enough to prevent the loss. Denver's coach Michael Malone expressed frustration over the 28-11 free throw disparity, highlighting his team's aggressive play inside the paint.