Politis

Antetokounmpo's Stellar Performance Not Enough as Bucks Fall to Nuggets

Published January 12, 2026, 07:21
Antetokounmpo's Stellar Performance Not Enough as Bucks Fall to Nuggets

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a stellar performance in Denver, scoring 31 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists, but the Bucks lost 108-104 to the Nuggets. Despite Antetokounmpo's outstanding showing, Milwaukee failed to find sufficient support, with Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins shooting at very low percentages. The Bucks, who fell to 17-22, had a chance to tie the game in the final moments but missed crucial shots. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Nuggets with 25 points, while Aaron Gordon added 23. The game was played without key Nuggets players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.