Bucks Lose to Nuggets Despite Strong Effort, Antetokounmpo Injured

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Denver Nuggets 102-100 in a game marked by an injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The game took place while the Nuggets were missing key players, including Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

Despite trailing by as many as 23 points, the Bucks showed resilience, with Ryan Rollins scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter. A Rollins three-pointer cut the lead to 99-97 with 29 seconds remaining. Tim Hardaway Jr. responded with two free throws, but Rollins hit another three-pointer to make it 101-100.

Jalen Pickett made one of two free throws, and Kyle Kuzma's shot at the buzzer missed, securing the win for the Nuggets. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Nuggets, Julian Strawther scored 20 points.

In addition to Jokic and Murray, the Nuggets also lost Aaron Gordon to injury. The Bucks were without Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, and Gary Trent Jr.