Going up against a depleted Nuggets team, the Bucks were able to finish the job and leave Fiserv Forum with a 107-99 victory.
Despite Denver’s starters being benched following a back-to-back, the Bucks still couldn’t generate much traction to start this one out. Following one quarter of action, they found themselves down 27-26. Ish Smith provided a spark off the bench for Denver with eight points in the first frame.
The Nuggets would continue to give the Bucks fits, but Milwaukee would eventually overcome and secure a lead. It wasn’t a major lead though, but rather just five points.