This was the first matchup of the season between these two multiple-MVP winners. The Bucks play at Denver on March 26.

MILWAUKEE - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, pulled down a season-high 19 rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Denver Nuggets 121-112 on Thursday night. The two-time MVP helped Milwaukee offset another brilliant performance from Nikola Jokic,

It's the Bucks and the Nuggets in a showdown between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Bucks are happy to have Giannis Antetokounmpo on their team.

One of the Nuggets’ toughest back-to-backs of the season began with a game that slipped through their fingers.

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Denver Nuggets amid injury concerns with Giannis Antetokounmpo probable for the game. Giannis' performance is crucial for the Bucks to maintain their playoff positioning.

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