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Short-Handed Nuggets Hold Off Bucks' Rally
24 Jan
Summary
- Julian Strawther scored a season-high 20 points for Denver.
- Milwaukee rallied from a 23-point deficit but lost by two.
- Both teams were significantly impacted by player injuries.
The Denver Nuggets, despite missing several key players, secured a close 102-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Julian Strawther emerged as a leading scorer for the Nuggets, putting up a season-high 20 points. Denver established a significant 23-point advantage during the game.
However, the Milwaukee Bucks mounted a fierce comeback in the final quarter, with Ryan Rollins scoring 15 of his 21 points in the period. Rollins' late 3-pointer narrowed the gap to 101-100, but Denver's Tim Hardaway Jr. sealed the win with clutch free throws. The Bucks' final desperation shot fell short.
Both teams were heavily affected by injuries. The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson, and Jonas Valanciunas. The Bucks also faced significant absences, including Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, and Gary Trent Jr., with Giannis Antetokounmpo playing through visible discomfort.
