Nikola Jokic's Triple-Double Powers Nuggets Past Bucks in Return

Jokic's 30th triple-double of the season breaks Denver's home losing streak as the Bucks struggle without key players.

Nikola Jokic recorded 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in his first game back after a five-game absence, marking his NBA-leading 30th triple-double of the season.
The Denver Nuggets secured a 127-117 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, snapping a two-game home losing streak and improving to 46-28.
The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot sprain) and Damian Lillard (deep vein thrombosis), fell to a 4-7 record in their last 11 games.
Michael Porter Jr. contributed 23 points, hitting his first six shots, including five three-pointers, while Christian Braun added 19 points and 10 rebounds with key plays in the third quarter.
Brook Lopez led the Bucks with 26 points, marking his third consecutive game with 20+ points, but Milwaukee's depleted roster couldn't maintain their late third-quarter lead.