When playoff time comes around, the Nuggets will no doubt be glad they went through a rugged game like this one.
Because, oftentimes, opposing teams come into Ball Arena, make a couple of runs, and then fade away. But not the Milwaukee Bucks. Not on Monday night playing their first game under new coach Doc Rivers.
Led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 29-point performance and center Brook Lopez’s five 3-pointers, the Bucks pushed Denver to the limit.
In the end, however, the Nuggets made the big plays in the big moments en route to an entertaining 113-107 victory.