Nikola Jokic Leads Nuggets to 127-117 Victory over Bucks

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made a spectacular return from an ankle injury, leading his team to a 127-117 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks with a triple-double of 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. This marked Jokic's 30th triple-double of the season, making him only the fourth player in NBA history to achieve this milestone in a single season. The Bucks, missing key players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, struggled against Jokic's performance, despite a strong showing from Brook Lopez, who scored 26 points. Jokic's achievement emphasizes his dominance as he averages 29.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 assists this season. The Nuggets have improved their standings in the Western Conference, currently holding a 46-28 record. The Bucks, on the other hand, are facing challenges, now standing at 4-7 over their last 11 games.