Jokic Returns with Triple-Double, Nuggets Defeat Bucks 127-117

Nikola Jokic made a triumphant return to the Denver Nuggets after missing five games due to an ankle injury, leading his team to a 127-117 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. He recorded a remarkable 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his 30th triple-double of the season. The Nuggets improved to a 46-28 record, maintaining their No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, just behind the Houston Rockets. Michael Porter Jr. also contributed significantly with 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Bucks, who played without key players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, struggled to keep up with the Nuggets' offensive firepower. Jokic expressed relief about his ankle condition, stating he feels much better, which bodes well for Denver as they head into the playoff stretch.