Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Milwaukee Bucks (12-8) play against the Denver Nuggets (10-10) at Ball Arena
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday November 26, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks 120, Denver Nuggets 109 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Giannis Antetokounmpo has moved up to No. 2 in the NBA this season, per @Alberto de Roa‘s Global Rating.
Trae Young now at No. 6 after a difficult start. – 2:54 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has moved up to No. 2 in the NBA this season, per @Alberto de Roa‘s Global Rating.
Trae Young now at No. 6 after a difficult start. – 2:54 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks big man @Bobby Portis talks about Little Rock, Ark. every day. Every. Day.
And this year, Little Rock gave him his own: bit.ly/BobbyPortisDay
A story of how home can inspire a man and a man can inspire his home.
“Going forward I do want my name, my legacy to be great.” – 1:52 AM
#Bucks big man @Bobby Portis talks about Little Rock, Ark. every day. Every. Day.
And this year, Little Rock gave him his own: bit.ly/BobbyPortisDay
A story of how home can inspire a man and a man can inspire his home.
“Going forward I do want my name, my legacy to be great.” – 1:52 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“I thought Jrue’s overall floor game and feel for everything was really good tonight.”
Coach Bud’s ASL Press Conference: pic.twitter.com/MYd2nXkcHD – 1:12 AM
“I thought Jrue’s overall floor game and feel for everything was really good tonight.”
Coach Bud’s ASL Press Conference: pic.twitter.com/MYd2nXkcHD – 1:12 AM
Thanasis Antetokounmpo @Thanasis_ante43
Gotta love it 😃 6 in a row!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/pkdqQ2jR1v – 12:59 AM
Gotta love it 😃 6 in a row!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/pkdqQ2jR1v – 12:59 AM
#KeepItGoing 
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Just a reminder:
If anyone is looking for any freelance work covering the Denver Nuggets, I am your guy. I am in the building every home game, write analysis pieces, report on Denver and write features.
My DMs are open and email is in my bio. Get at me! – 12:41 AM
Just a reminder:
If anyone is looking for any freelance work covering the Denver Nuggets, I am your guy. I am in the building every home game, write analysis pieces, report on Denver and write features.
My DMs are open and email is in my bio. Get at me! – 12:41 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Another double-double in the books for Giannis.
24 PTS | 13 REB | 7 AST | 10-13 FGM pic.twitter.com/qSZqUovzF4 – 12:38 AM
Another double-double in the books for Giannis.
24 PTS | 13 REB | 7 AST | 10-13 FGM pic.twitter.com/qSZqUovzF4 – 12:38 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Pat Connaughton (@Pat Connaughton)
is averaging career highs in minutes, points & 3-point shooting.
All good things for the #Bucks
There’s also an intangible…well, no, it’s tangible because it keeps getting busted up:
“He provided to the team his face.” – Giannis Antetokounmpo – 12:35 AM
Pat Connaughton (@Pat Connaughton)
is averaging career highs in minutes, points & 3-point shooting.
All good things for the #Bucks
There’s also an intangible…well, no, it’s tangible because it keeps getting busted up:
“He provided to the team his face.” – Giannis Antetokounmpo – 12:35 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
In history of the NBA, only 376 players have scored 10,000 points. The #Bucks Khris Middleton joined that club tonight.
“To envision (these milestones), yeah somewhat — to actually think you’re going to get there the way you started, it’s kind of hard to really believe that.” – 12:31 AM
In history of the NBA, only 376 players have scored 10,000 points. The #Bucks Khris Middleton joined that club tonight.
“To envision (these milestones), yeah somewhat — to actually think you’re going to get there the way you started, it’s kind of hard to really believe that.” – 12:31 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
20-piece Nugget for Pat tonight. 😏
20 PTS | 4 REB | 4-5 3PM pic.twitter.com/jvcNS85yC7 – 12:31 AM
20-piece Nugget for Pat tonight. 😏
20 PTS | 4 REB | 4-5 3PM pic.twitter.com/jvcNS85yC7 – 12:31 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs already thinking about how they’ve lost after each of their 4 previous wins, including falling flat in Indy after beating Bucks.
“We haven’t responded well to wins all year,” Derrick said. “We have to wash this out with a shower and get ready for a good Wizards team.” – 12:29 AM
Spurs already thinking about how they’ve lost after each of their 4 previous wins, including falling flat in Indy after beating Bucks.
“We haven’t responded well to wins all year,” Derrick said. “We have to wash this out with a shower and get ready for a good Wizards team.” – 12:29 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris knocked down 4 three-pointers tonight – a season-high.
17 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST pic.twitter.com/Q9wAg8Wnxp – 12:22 AM
Khris knocked down 4 three-pointers tonight – a season-high.
17 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST pic.twitter.com/Q9wAg8Wnxp – 12:22 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets dropped their 4th straight without Nikola Jokic in the lineup — their 5th straight if you count the 76ers loss when he got hurt. Denver is 9-10 and starts a 7-game road trip Monday in MIA. The last time the Nuggets were under .500 after first 20 games: the 2016-17 season. – 11:56 PM
Nuggets dropped their 4th straight without Nikola Jokic in the lineup — their 5th straight if you count the 76ers loss when he got hurt. Denver is 9-10 and starts a 7-game road trip Monday in MIA. The last time the Nuggets were under .500 after first 20 games: the 2016-17 season. – 11:56 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bucks capture their 6th straight win after defeating the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/DPmnD7lUYV – 11:50 PM
Bucks capture their 6th straight win after defeating the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/DPmnD7lUYV – 11:50 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
The @Milwaukee Bucks finish the game shooting 63%. Its just the 4th time a team shot 60% or better this season and second best team performance (Nets – 65.3% 10/7 vs Pistons) – 11:40 PM
The @Milwaukee Bucks finish the game shooting 63%. Its just the 4th time a team shot 60% or better this season and second best team performance (Nets – 65.3% 10/7 vs Pistons) – 11:40 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Another night at the office for Giannis. pic.twitter.com/1s9roIKNd3 – 11:36 PM
Another night at the office for Giannis. pic.twitter.com/1s9roIKNd3 – 11:36 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
This is like the first game in 2 weeks that no Nuggets players have gotten injured. So that’s one positive. – 11:26 PM
This is like the first game in 2 weeks that no Nuggets players have gotten injured. So that’s one positive. – 11:26 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Giannis Antetokounmpo just gave his jersey and his shoes to a kid courtside after this Nuggets vs Bucks game in Denver.
What a birthday present. pic.twitter.com/MbzrceG7HF – 11:25 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo just gave his jersey and his shoes to a kid courtside after this Nuggets vs Bucks game in Denver.
What a birthday present. pic.twitter.com/MbzrceG7HF – 11:25 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Denver fans watching the Nuggets without Nikola Jokic for the last five games. pic.twitter.com/VG7MPRek4Q – 11:24 PM
Denver fans watching the Nuggets without Nikola Jokic for the last five games. pic.twitter.com/VG7MPRek4Q – 11:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 120-109 to the Bucks.
Denver missed a lot of open shots tonight. Wasn’t really impressed with the Bucks defense.
Still, can’t take much away. They have Giannis, Middleton, and Jrue. pic.twitter.com/TaJugGeXcG – 11:22 PM
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 120-109 to the Bucks.
Denver missed a lot of open shots tonight. Wasn’t really impressed with the Bucks defense.
Still, can’t take much away. They have Giannis, Middleton, and Jrue. pic.twitter.com/TaJugGeXcG – 11:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Former #mubb star Markus Howard has gotten in here late for the #Nuggets and got him some quick buckets – 8 points and 2 assists in 5 minutes. – 11:21 PM
Former #mubb star Markus Howard has gotten in here late for the #Nuggets and got him some quick buckets – 8 points and 2 assists in 5 minutes. – 11:21 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Celtics scored 25 or fewer points in 3 of quarters tonight.
The Spurs hadn’t done that to an opponent since 10/30 against the Bucks. – 11:20 PM
The Celtics scored 25 or fewer points in 3 of quarters tonight.
The Spurs hadn’t done that to an opponent since 10/30 against the Bucks. – 11:20 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
The @WagerTalk 5% rocking chair 💺 is out. Bucks set to cash over the Nuggets in Denver. Now 9-1 last 10 5% plays. Another will ride in college football on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/3nBehPMw5L – 11:17 PM
The @WagerTalk 5% rocking chair 💺 is out. Bucks set to cash over the Nuggets in Denver. Now 9-1 last 10 5% plays. Another will ride in college football on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/3nBehPMw5L – 11:17 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Bol Bol has become the human manifestation of the Nuggets knowing the game is over. – 11:14 PM
Bol Bol has become the human manifestation of the Nuggets knowing the game is over. – 11:14 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It’s hard to take away anything from these games. The Nuggets are fielding a playoff caliber starting unit on the inactive list, and the rest of the group looks like they’ve run a marathon every night trying to keep up with the struggle. – 11:12 PM
It’s hard to take away anything from these games. The Nuggets are fielding a playoff caliber starting unit on the inactive list, and the rest of the group looks like they’ve run a marathon every night trying to keep up with the struggle. – 11:12 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Will Barton is on pace for 42 minutes tonight if he closes the rest of the game. That is just too many. – 11:09 PM
Will Barton is on pace for 42 minutes tonight if he closes the rest of the game. That is just too many. – 11:09 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The broadcast noted Brook Lopez did not make this short – and odd – Denver-to-Indiana road trip for the #Bucks. – 11:07 PM
The broadcast noted Brook Lopez did not make this short – and odd – Denver-to-Indiana road trip for the #Bucks. – 11:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jeff Green is in a high tier of NBA freaks athletically and Paolo Banchero is basically a supersized version of him – 11:06 PM
Jeff Green is in a high tier of NBA freaks athletically and Paolo Banchero is basically a supersized version of him – 11:06 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks had been keeping the #Nuggets at arm’s length at this point…Couple of buckets by Giannis Antetokounmpo have the lead back up to 17 – 11:03 PM
#Bucks had been keeping the #Nuggets at arm’s length at this point…Couple of buckets by Giannis Antetokounmpo have the lead back up to 17 – 11:03 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Giannis with 24-11-7 on 10-12 shooting and making it look so fucking easy. – 11:02 PM
Giannis with 24-11-7 on 10-12 shooting and making it look so fucking easy. – 11:02 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs pick up their 2nd win of the season as the underdog.
The last time they won when they were the underdog was against Milwaukee – 11:02 PM
The Spurs pick up their 2nd win of the season as the underdog.
The last time they won when they were the underdog was against Milwaukee – 11:02 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Giannis being allowed to make the catch at the free-throw line has been disastrous for Denver. Just picking them off one pass after another. His vision and decision making has become too good to allow him to do that. – 11:02 PM
Giannis being allowed to make the catch at the free-throw line has been disastrous for Denver. Just picking them off one pass after another. His vision and decision making has become too good to allow him to do that. – 11:02 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Barton just dunked on Giannis who was rotating over to contest the shot. – 11:02 PM
Barton just dunked on Giannis who was rotating over to contest the shot. – 11:02 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets have battled back to within 12 points with 10:49 still left in regulation. – 10:55 PM
Nuggets have battled back to within 12 points with 10:49 still left in regulation. – 10:55 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
The last couple of games it appears that the rust might be starting to shake off on Jrue Holiday’s touch around the basket. With Khris Middleton also rounding into form the Bucks offense is starting to look scary once again.. – 10:51 PM
The last couple of games it appears that the rust might be starting to shake off on Jrue Holiday’s touch around the basket. With Khris Middleton also rounding into form the Bucks offense is starting to look scary once again.. – 10:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Will Barton misses a buzzer beater three to end the quarter. He’s 2/12 from 3 now. Don’t really blame him for taking these shots though.
Nuggets down 90-73. We will see what they have for the 4th quarter. – 10:51 PM
Will Barton misses a buzzer beater three to end the quarter. He’s 2/12 from 3 now. Don’t really blame him for taking these shots though.
Nuggets down 90-73. We will see what they have for the 4th quarter. – 10:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jrue has been very impressive tonight on both ends. Just an incredibly smart player taking advantage of every mismatch. – 10:49 PM
Jrue has been very impressive tonight on both ends. Just an incredibly smart player taking advantage of every mismatch. – 10:49 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Pat found some leftover stuffing from yesterday!!
pic.twitter.com/si6yGemjDO – 10:49 PM
Pat found some leftover stuffing from yesterday!!
pic.twitter.com/si6yGemjDO – 10:49 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
With all the injuries the Nuggets have sustained and all the issues they have caused, it has been great to see that Zeke Nnaji is clearly a NBA caliber player and to realize he just needs more game reps. He has a chance to be a damn good role player in time. – 10:49 PM
With all the injuries the Nuggets have sustained and all the issues they have caused, it has been great to see that Zeke Nnaji is clearly a NBA caliber player and to realize he just needs more game reps. He has a chance to be a damn good role player in time. – 10:49 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I can hear Zeke Nnaji calling out defensive coverages from the opposite side of the floor at the top of the first bowl and it is not a bad crowd tonight. He is really doing what he can to communicate. – 10:45 PM
I can hear Zeke Nnaji calling out defensive coverages from the opposite side of the floor at the top of the first bowl and it is not a bad crowd tonight. He is really doing what he can to communicate. – 10:45 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Forgot to note this: Pat Connaughton has passed Mo Williams for 14th on the #Bucks all-time three pointers list with 274. – 10:43 PM
Forgot to note this: Pat Connaughton has passed Mo Williams for 14th on the #Bucks all-time three pointers list with 274. – 10:43 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets have been called for 16 fouls. Bucks have been called for 6. – 10:41 PM
Nuggets have been called for 16 fouls. Bucks have been called for 6. – 10:41 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
If Giannis starts to use the off-the-backboard pass to himself more often the highlights are going to absolutely insane. I am a strong advocate for this happening. – 10:36 PM
If Giannis starts to use the off-the-backboard pass to himself more often the highlights are going to absolutely insane. I am a strong advocate for this happening. – 10:36 PM
Giannis Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
For the second time tonight, the #Nuggets get within five on the #Bucks, who have led throughout…. – 10:29 PM
For the second time tonight, the #Nuggets get within five on the #Bucks, who have led throughout…. – 10:29 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That is an EARLY sub of Facu in for JaMychal green. Denver going super small. – 10:29 PM
That is an EARLY sub of Facu in for JaMychal green. Denver going super small. – 10:29 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Malone just pulled JaMychal Green at the 8:15 mark of the 3rd quarter which is extrememly early for his sub patterns. I wonder if he plays again tonight. He has been very bad. – 10:28 PM
Malone just pulled JaMychal Green at the 8:15 mark of the 3rd quarter which is extrememly early for his sub patterns. I wonder if he plays again tonight. He has been very bad. – 10:28 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton has five assists, but also four turnovers. #Bucks up 66-60 – 10:28 PM
Khris Middleton has five assists, but also four turnovers. #Bucks up 66-60 – 10:28 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis muscles his way to the basket 😤 pic.twitter.com/36EyAiVErd – 10:25 PM
Giannis muscles his way to the basket 😤 pic.twitter.com/36EyAiVErd – 10:25 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The officials are taking over the Nuggets vs Bucks game. Wonderful. – 10:24 PM
The officials are taking over the Nuggets vs Bucks game. Wonderful. – 10:24 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC’s last 5 games were against playoff teams the Bucks, Celtics, Hawks, Jazz and Wizards.
Average margin of loss: 6.6 points.
Fun, competitive losses where the young core shows out. Thunder are nailing this rebuild season. – 10:20 PM
OKC’s last 5 games were against playoff teams the Bucks, Celtics, Hawks, Jazz and Wizards.
Average margin of loss: 6.6 points.
Fun, competitive losses where the young core shows out. Thunder are nailing this rebuild season. – 10:20 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers controlled the final three quarters and the bench outscored the Raptors’ 42-15 in their 114-97 win. They had lost the previous two meetings this year.
Kelan Martin had 15 and Torrey Craig scored 11. Sabonis went for 23/18.
Up next: v Bucks on Sun. – 10:16 PM
Pacers controlled the final three quarters and the bench outscored the Raptors’ 42-15 in their 114-97 win. They had lost the previous two meetings this year.
Kelan Martin had 15 and Torrey Craig scored 11. Sabonis went for 23/18.
Up next: v Bucks on Sun. – 10:16 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Certified Bucket Boy 👌
💎: @JewelersMutual pic.twitter.com/vATEvH1CB7 – 10:15 PM
Certified Bucket Boy 👌
💎: @JewelersMutual pic.twitter.com/vATEvH1CB7 – 10:15 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
The Nuggets showed some fight in that half and were within 5 points early on.
Facu Campazzo led Denver w/ 11 points & provided a spark, Will Barton has 8 points & 7 rebounds & Vlatko Cancar knocked down two 3-pointers
If you’re Coach Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 10:15 PM
The Nuggets showed some fight in that half and were within 5 points early on.
Facu Campazzo led Denver w/ 11 points & provided a spark, Will Barton has 8 points & 7 rebounds & Vlatko Cancar knocked down two 3-pointers
If you’re Coach Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 10:15 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets halftime show is this girl jumping on a very springy pole and flipping like crazy. I just keep thinkng this is her last jump every time she launches into the air.
This is DANGEROUS. – 10:10 PM
The Nuggets halftime show is this girl jumping on a very springy pole and flipping like crazy. I just keep thinkng this is her last jump every time she launches into the air.
This is DANGEROUS. – 10:10 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
11 points in the first half for @Facundo Campazzo 🔥 pic.twitter.com/L1i2s8KuBp – 10:09 PM
11 points in the first half for @Facundo Campazzo 🔥 pic.twitter.com/L1i2s8KuBp – 10:09 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks up 11 at the break in Denver. Pat Connaughton continues to produce off their bench. – 10:06 PM
#Bucks up 11 at the break in Denver. Pat Connaughton continues to produce off their bench. – 10:06 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations as the Nuggets trail 58-49 to the Bucks, which feels like a major victory after where this game was trending.
I uh…I’d play Zeke more in the second half. pic.twitter.com/bDKCG2d8qI – 10:06 PM
Halftime rotations as the Nuggets trail 58-49 to the Bucks, which feels like a major victory after where this game was trending.
I uh…I’d play Zeke more in the second half. pic.twitter.com/bDKCG2d8qI – 10:06 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets had a great rhythm in the second quarter but the Bucks managed to calm things back down and extend their lead back to double digits at halftime as Denver’s offense broke down.
Bucks are up in Denver 58-47 after two quarters. – 10:04 PM
The Nuggets had a great rhythm in the second quarter but the Bucks managed to calm things back down and extend their lead back to double digits at halftime as Denver’s offense broke down.
Bucks are up in Denver 58-47 after two quarters. – 10:04 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young has posted back-to-back 30+ point / 10+ assist outings (11/24 at SAS, 11/26 at MEM).
Per @EliasSports, Young is the first player to notch back-to-back 30+ point / 10+ assist games this season and the first since Giannis Antetokounmpo did so on 3/13/21 and 3/15/21. – 10:00 PM
Trae Young has posted back-to-back 30+ point / 10+ assist outings (11/24 at SAS, 11/26 at MEM).
Per @EliasSports, Young is the first player to notch back-to-back 30+ point / 10+ assist games this season and the first since Giannis Antetokounmpo did so on 3/13/21 and 3/15/21. – 10:00 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Impressive defense from the Nuggets. Lots of guys giving extra effort on rotations. – 9:58 PM
Impressive defense from the Nuggets. Lots of guys giving extra effort on rotations. – 9:58 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Denver’s defense came to life and their offense is following along. Nuggets only trail 48-43 to the Bucks with 48-43 left in the first half. This is a new game now. – 9:57 PM
Denver’s defense came to life and their offense is following along. Nuggets only trail 48-43 to the Bucks with 48-43 left in the first half. This is a new game now. – 9:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets are using great defense with this starting group to get back into the game. Pretty impressive fight. – 9:56 PM
The Nuggets are using great defense with this starting group to get back into the game. Pretty impressive fight. – 9:56 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets are somehow within single digits of the Bucks with 4+minutes before half. – 9:56 PM
The Nuggets are somehow within single digits of the Bucks with 4+minutes before half. – 9:56 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Facu Campazzo has put his stamp onto the game and sparked the Nuggets.
They’ve cut into the lead and only trail by 10 points.
Facu has 11 points including two 3-pointers. – 9:56 PM
Facu Campazzo has put his stamp onto the game and sparked the Nuggets.
They’ve cut into the lead and only trail by 10 points.
Facu has 11 points including two 3-pointers. – 9:56 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks were up 17 at one point early in this quarter, but the #Nuggets haven’t let go of the rope – down 10. – 9:55 PM
The #Bucks were up 17 at one point early in this quarter, but the #Nuggets haven’t let go of the rope – down 10. – 9:55 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 11 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and a block thus far. #Bucks up 46-35. – 9:51 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 11 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and a block thus far. #Bucks up 46-35. – 9:51 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
NBA power rankings: Significant movement from a number of teams this week as Warriors, Suns and Nets vie for No. 1 while Jazz, Hornets, Celtics and Bucks rise and Wizards, Nuggets, Lakers fall.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 9:50 PM
NBA power rankings: Significant movement from a number of teams this week as Warriors, Suns and Nets vie for No. 1 while Jazz, Hornets, Celtics and Bucks rise and Wizards, Nuggets, Lakers fall.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 9:50 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Per source, Vlatko Cancar’s finger popped out. During the timeout, the Nuggets medical staff reset his finger and Cancar immedialtey re-entered the game. He did not miss a possession. – 9:45 PM
Per source, Vlatko Cancar’s finger popped out. During the timeout, the Nuggets medical staff reset his finger and Cancar immedialtey re-entered the game. He did not miss a possession. – 9:45 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Vlatko Cancar understands that he does not get much time, so for every single moment that he’s in the game, he’s playing hard.
He’s also knocked down two 3-pointers.
Good minutes from him so far. – 9:45 PM
Vlatko Cancar understands that he does not get much time, so for every single moment that he’s in the game, he’s playing hard.
He’s also knocked down two 3-pointers.
Good minutes from him so far. – 9:45 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets are 2-10 from 3 and Vlatko Cancar has both of those made 3s because of course he does. – 9:43 PM
The Nuggets are 2-10 from 3 and Vlatko Cancar has both of those made 3s because of course he does. – 9:43 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Facu’s doing too much on defense again and it’s killing Denver’s rotations. – 9:43 PM
Facu’s doing too much on defense again and it’s killing Denver’s rotations. – 9:43 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Vlatko Cancar just asked out fo the game. He hurt his hand or finger(s).
Denver cannot catch a break. – 9:39 PM
Vlatko Cancar just asked out fo the game. He hurt his hand or finger(s).
Denver cannot catch a break. – 9:39 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks 4 of 11 from behind the three-point line but made 6 of 8 two-pointers – they shot 52% in the first quarter. – 9:38 PM
#Bucks 4 of 11 from behind the three-point line but made 6 of 8 two-pointers – they shot 52% in the first quarter. – 9:38 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Positives for the Nuggets so far despite the injuries and 11-point defict:
-Zeke Nnaji is defending his ass off
-Vlatko Cancar is giving Denver good minutes
-Aaron Gordon’s confidence is remaining very high on offense. – 9:38 PM
Positives for the Nuggets so far despite the injuries and 11-point defict:
-Zeke Nnaji is defending his ass off
-Vlatko Cancar is giving Denver good minutes
-Aaron Gordon’s confidence is remaining very high on offense. – 9:38 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I am honestly impressed Denver is only down 11 points to the Bucks after one quarter.
The Nuggets have 3 turnovers and just 1 assist to go with only 1 made triple in 8 tries while letting the Bucks shoot 52.6% from the field.
This game could be even more out of hand. – 9:37 PM
I am honestly impressed Denver is only down 11 points to the Bucks after one quarter.
The Nuggets have 3 turnovers and just 1 assist to go with only 1 made triple in 8 tries while letting the Bucks shoot 52.6% from the field.
This game could be even more out of hand. – 9:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Vlatko checks in, immediately does good stuff including hitting Denver’s first three. – 9:33 PM
Vlatko checks in, immediately does good stuff including hitting Denver’s first three. – 9:33 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
“but what if the Nuggets weren’t without Jokic Murray Porter Dozier and Hyland though I mean this would be a completely different situation we’re talking about here….” pic.twitter.com/w6GFFx7nwb – 9:33 PM
“but what if the Nuggets weren’t without Jokic Murray Porter Dozier and Hyland though I mean this would be a completely different situation we’re talking about here….” pic.twitter.com/w6GFFx7nwb – 9:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Nuggets are shooting 31% – but they do not have an offensive rebound with all those misses. #Bucks up 24-11. – 9:32 PM
The #Nuggets are shooting 31% – but they do not have an offensive rebound with all those misses. #Bucks up 24-11. – 9:32 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets are turning to Valtko Cancar off the bench with Dozier and Hyland out. This is Cancar’s season debut. – 9:32 PM
Nuggets are turning to Valtko Cancar off the bench with Dozier and Hyland out. This is Cancar’s season debut. – 9:32 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue with the stepback 👌
Bucks are on a 24-8 run!! pic.twitter.com/DcHSSrFt8A – 9:29 PM
Jrue with the stepback 👌
Bucks are on a 24-8 run!! pic.twitter.com/DcHSSrFt8A – 9:29 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Milwaukee is keying in on Facu.
Keep pushing him onto switches that have him out of position and on an island.
The Bucks are capitalizing – 9:29 PM
Milwaukee is keying in on Facu.
Keep pushing him onto switches that have him out of position and on an island.
The Bucks are capitalizing – 9:29 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets bench unit is too small that I don’t know how Denver does not at least try to see what Bol can give them to help protect the rim. What else do they have to lose? Their backup guards cannot contain so bring in someone to erase shots. – 9:28 PM
The Nuggets bench unit is too small that I don’t know how Denver does not at least try to see what Bol can give them to help protect the rim. What else do they have to lose? Their backup guards cannot contain so bring in someone to erase shots. – 9:28 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks follow an early 7-0 run with a 10-0 run to go up 24-8 on the #Nuggets. – 9:27 PM
#Bucks follow an early 7-0 run with a 10-0 run to go up 24-8 on the #Nuggets. – 9:27 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Bucks are running guard-on-guard actions involving Facu Campazzo to get Facu switched onto Holiday. It is working extremely well for the Bucks. – 9:26 PM
Bucks are running guard-on-guard actions involving Facu Campazzo to get Facu switched onto Holiday. It is working extremely well for the Bucks. – 9:26 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks are taking advantage of playing some poor teams the last week+
Denver will/should be better but as losers of five straight and without the MVP…they’re not the same right now. – 9:25 PM
#Bucks are taking advantage of playing some poor teams the last week+
Denver will/should be better but as losers of five straight and without the MVP…they’re not the same right now. – 9:25 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Austin Rivers barely touches the rim on an open three. Nuggets down 21-8 and are 0/5 from 3. – 9:24 PM
Austin Rivers barely touches the rim on an open three. Nuggets down 21-8 and are 0/5 from 3. – 9:24 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks up 10 early – and once again are blistering from the field in the first quarter of a game at 63.6% – 9:23 PM
#Bucks up 10 early – and once again are blistering from the field in the first quarter of a game at 63.6% – 9:23 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
The Nuggets have to be FLAWLESS against a team like the Bucks.
Milwaukee defends at a high level, knock down the 3-ball and have a one-man wrecking crew that plays unselfishly.
Denver is not off to a good start right now as they’re down 18-8 early on. – 9:22 PM
The Nuggets have to be FLAWLESS against a team like the Bucks.
Milwaukee defends at a high level, knock down the 3-ball and have a one-man wrecking crew that plays unselfishly.
Denver is not off to a good start right now as they’re down 18-8 early on. – 9:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Pat Connaughton goes down to the ground after appearing to be hit by Jeff Green in the face on a euro step rip through.
Hard to tell if he hit him from my angle. Replay will show it better. They’re checking for flagrant. – 9:22 PM
Pat Connaughton goes down to the ground after appearing to be hit by Jeff Green in the face on a euro step rip through.
Hard to tell if he hit him from my angle. Replay will show it better. They’re checking for flagrant. – 9:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Not a good start for JaMychal Green. Mishandled a pass, lost track of Bobby Portis in the lane, missed a dunk, and was late to close on an open corner three.
Nuggets trail 12-4. – 9:15 PM
Not a good start for JaMychal Green. Mishandled a pass, lost track of Bobby Portis in the lane, missed a dunk, and was late to close on an open corner three.
Nuggets trail 12-4. – 9:15 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets are not on the same page to start. Offense is stagnant, players arent ready for passes coming their way, their defensive rotations are being executed wrong. Not ideal. Malone took a timeout after 3:17 to get the Nuggets back on the same page. – 9:14 PM
Nuggets are not on the same page to start. Offense is stagnant, players arent ready for passes coming their way, their defensive rotations are being executed wrong. Not ideal. Malone took a timeout after 3:17 to get the Nuggets back on the same page. – 9:14 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s only fitting Khris surpasses 10,000 career points with a three!! pic.twitter.com/NemezvJKNV – 9:14 PM
It’s only fitting Khris surpasses 10,000 career points with a three!! pic.twitter.com/NemezvJKNV – 9:14 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris gets the first bucket of the game & earns his 10,000th career point. pic.twitter.com/4AgTwbaQhJ – 9:12 PM
Khris gets the first bucket of the game & earns his 10,000th career point. pic.twitter.com/4AgTwbaQhJ – 9:12 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nice hesitation by Barton to create space to get to the rim to open the scoring for the Nuggets. – 9:12 PM
Nice hesitation by Barton to create space to get to the rim to open the scoring for the Nuggets. – 9:12 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
JaMychal Green wins the tip, and Will Barton III misses the first shot of the game, a 3-pointer over Jrue Holiday. Khris Middleton hits a 3 on the other end to open the scoring. – 9:12 PM
JaMychal Green wins the tip, and Will Barton III misses the first shot of the game, a 3-pointer over Jrue Holiday. Khris Middleton hits a 3 on the other end to open the scoring. – 9:12 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jeff Green is on Giannis to start and Gordon is defending Middleton. – 9:11 PM
Jeff Green is on Giannis to start and Gordon is defending Middleton. – 9:11 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Grayson warming up out west.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/bm6eg01FK9 – 9:01 PM
Grayson warming up out west.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/bm6eg01FK9 – 9:01 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Though not as loud and pronounced as in Denver, a “Let’s go, Bulls” chant has broken out here at Amway Center. – 9:00 PM
Though not as loud and pronounced as in Denver, a “Let’s go, Bulls” chant has broken out here at Amway Center. – 9:00 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby reached double figures in scoring in each of his last 10 games.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/a7TSAsBi59 – 8:41 PM
Bobby reached double figures in scoring in each of his last 10 games.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/a7TSAsBi59 – 8:41 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
The Nuggets announced Bones Hyland will also miss tonight’s game with an ankle sprain. – 8:39 PM
The Nuggets announced Bones Hyland will also miss tonight’s game with an ankle sprain. – 8:39 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets annoucne Bones Hyland is offically out tonight against the Bucks. – 8:36 PM
Nuggets annoucne Bones Hyland is offically out tonight against the Bucks. – 8:36 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Bones Hyland (right ankle sprain) is OUT for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball – 8:36 PM
Bones Hyland (right ankle sprain) is OUT for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball – 8:36 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets will start:
Monte Morris
Will Barton III
Aaron Gordon
Jeff Green
JaMychal Green – 8:34 PM
Nuggets will start:
Monte Morris
Will Barton III
Aaron Gordon
Jeff Green
JaMychal Green – 8:34 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters vs. Bucks: Morris, Barton, Gordon, Jeff/JaMychal Green – 8:32 PM
Nuggets starters vs. Bucks: Morris, Barton, Gordon, Jeff/JaMychal Green – 8:32 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Tonight’s starters vs. @Milwaukee Bucks
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/f0LvVIMBlr – 8:30 PM
Tonight’s starters vs. @Milwaukee Bucks
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/f0LvVIMBlr – 8:30 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Keys to the game
Nuggets vs Bucks
🔑 3 Pt Line – Bucks make 15 a game and shoot 41. 41% of offense comes from 3.
🔑 Transition defense – Giannis is lethal in transition
🔑 Turnovers – force them, score off them, don’t commit them!
#MileHighBasketball
pic.twitter.com/aXUXLiyW3n – 8:22 PM
Keys to the game
Nuggets vs Bucks
🔑 3 Pt Line – Bucks make 15 a game and shoot 41. 41% of offense comes from 3.
🔑 Transition defense – Giannis is lethal in transition
🔑 Turnovers – force them, score off them, don’t commit them!
#MileHighBasketball
pic.twitter.com/aXUXLiyW3n – 8:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Bet Denver goes big tonight against Milwaukee (Gordon, Green, Green). Curious to see what that means for the second unit with Dozier now out. Vlatko would seemingly be in line to make his debut next to Zeke Nnaji at the 5.
Or, they stagger Greens like last game. – 7:51 PM
Bet Denver goes big tonight against Milwaukee (Gordon, Green, Green). Curious to see what that means for the second unit with Dozier now out. Vlatko would seemingly be in line to make his debut next to Zeke Nnaji at the 5.
Or, they stagger Greens like last game. – 7:51 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Bucks in Denver tonight. The site of one of the more memorable regular season games of the Bud era early in the 2018-19 season.
At the end of a west coast trip, on a B2B, Brook Lopez hit 8 triples and Splash Mountain was born. Great win. – 7:37 PM
Bucks in Denver tonight. The site of one of the more memorable regular season games of the Bud era early in the 2018-19 season.
At the end of a west coast trip, on a B2B, Brook Lopez hit 8 triples and Splash Mountain was born. Great win. – 7:37 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The Bucks notched just their 10th win all-time (10-40) in Denver in February, 2021.
🔄 @BetwayUSA Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/e0BOYOMwbN – 7:32 PM
The Bucks notched just their 10th win all-time (10-40) in Denver in February, 2021.
🔄 @BetwayUSA Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/e0BOYOMwbN – 7:32 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone said Bones Hyland is “more doubtful than anything” so I wouldn’t expect to see him tonight yet either.
His warmup looked pretty close to game speed, so he’s getting closer. – 7:29 PM
Coach Malone said Bones Hyland is “more doubtful than anything” so I wouldn’t expect to see him tonight yet either.
His warmup looked pretty close to game speed, so he’s getting closer. – 7:29 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic is missing his fourth-straight game with a right wrist sprain tonight. I thought he’d be back. Next chance for him to return is Monday in Miami where Denver starts a seven-game 13-day road trip. – 7:25 PM
Nikola Jokic is missing his fourth-straight game with a right wrist sprain tonight. I thought he’d be back. Next chance for him to return is Monday in Miami where Denver starts a seven-game 13-day road trip. – 7:25 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Knicks fan who can’t get MSG on Comcast? Look at Denver. Nuggets haven’t been on TV in a majority of homes for 3 seasons. It’s what happens when RSNs + cable providers can’t find a deal at a time of new TV economics. On Adam Silver’s “canary in the mine”:
theathletic.com/2964215/2021/1… – 7:23 PM
Knicks fan who can’t get MSG on Comcast? Look at Denver. Nuggets haven’t been on TV in a majority of homes for 3 seasons. It’s what happens when RSNs + cable providers can’t find a deal at a time of new TV economics. On Adam Silver’s “canary in the mine”:
theathletic.com/2964215/2021/1… – 7:23 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
The great @ZoraStephenson asked Coach Malone how to slow down Giannis tonight.
Coach Malone paused, laughed a bit, and then said, “Well, that can be a depressing conversation at times.”
Malone said it starts in transition. Also pointed out how many times he gets to the line. – 7:22 PM
The great @ZoraStephenson asked Coach Malone how to slow down Giannis tonight.
Coach Malone paused, laughed a bit, and then said, “Well, that can be a depressing conversation at times.”
Malone said it starts in transition. Also pointed out how many times he gets to the line. – 7:22 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Malone said the conversations about slowing down Giannis are “depressing” as the Nuggets prepare for the Bucks and I can’t think of a better way to describe dealing with Giannis. – 7:21 PM
Malone said the conversations about slowing down Giannis are “depressing” as the Nuggets prepare for the Bucks and I can’t think of a better way to describe dealing with Giannis. – 7:21 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Malone said Nikola Jokic is out tonight. Bones Hyland is doubtful but will go through warmups. – 7:17 PM
Malone said Nikola Jokic is out tonight. Bones Hyland is doubtful but will go through warmups. – 7:17 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Nikola Jokić (right wrist sprain) is OUT for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball – 7:17 PM
Nikola Jokić (right wrist sprain) is OUT for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball – 7:17 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Nikola Jokić warming up ahead of Nuggets vs Bucks.
He’s questionable heading into tonight’s game. Will hear from Coach Malone about his status momentarily. pic.twitter.com/9KjY108LZu – 7:14 PM
Nikola Jokić warming up ahead of Nuggets vs Bucks.
He’s questionable heading into tonight’s game. Will hear from Coach Malone about his status momentarily. pic.twitter.com/9KjY108LZu – 7:14 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic is getting shots up ahead of tonight’s game against Milwaukee. No brace just some tape around the right wrist. Bones Hyland also getting warmed up. pic.twitter.com/pHSKuI0uVo – 7:08 PM
Nikola Jokic is getting shots up ahead of tonight’s game against Milwaukee. No brace just some tape around the right wrist. Bones Hyland also getting warmed up. pic.twitter.com/pHSKuI0uVo – 7:08 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
City Edition 𝓽𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓼 tonight 🔥
#ULTRADrip x #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/C8fWaI7CY9 – 6:57 PM
City Edition 𝓽𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓼 tonight 🔥
#ULTRADrip x #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/C8fWaI7CY9 – 6:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Hope we get Jokić v Giannis today. Good warmup for Jokić v Haslem on Monday. – 5:58 PM
Hope we get Jokić v Giannis today. Good warmup for Jokić v Haslem on Monday. – 5:58 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Looking to keep the good times rollin’ vs. Milwaukee!
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#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/uNGPaHdQZp – 5:01 PM
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#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/uNGPaHdQZp – 5:01 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Nikola Jokic is the NBA MVP but his own fans can’t see him play. Nuggets games aren’t on TV for most of Denver for a 3rd season. It’s not just a cable TV story; it’s about changing tech and economics, and people hurt by it.
🚨Black Friday deal: $1/month🚨 theathletic.com/2964215/2021/1… – 4:31 PM
Nikola Jokic is the NBA MVP but his own fans can’t see him play. Nuggets games aren’t on TV for most of Denver for a 3rd season. It’s not just a cable TV story; it’s about changing tech and economics, and people hurt by it.
🚨Black Friday deal: $1/month🚨 theathletic.com/2964215/2021/1… – 4:31 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
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#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/06hH4COti9 – 3:50 PM
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#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/06hH4COti9 – 3:50 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Most shots this year in the first 6 seconds of the shot clock
1. LaMelo Ball 58% EFG
2. Westbrook 45%
3. Giannis 66% EFG
4. Stephen Curry 69% EFG
5. Anthony Edwards 70% EFG
6. Ja Morant 63% EFG
7. Trae Young 59% EFG
8. LaVine 76% EFG
9. Dejounte 70% EFG
10. Booker 54% EFG – 3:23 PM
Most shots this year in the first 6 seconds of the shot clock
1. LaMelo Ball 58% EFG
2. Westbrook 45%
3. Giannis 66% EFG
4. Stephen Curry 69% EFG
5. Anthony Edwards 70% EFG
6. Ja Morant 63% EFG
7. Trae Young 59% EFG
8. LaVine 76% EFG
9. Dejounte 70% EFG
10. Booker 54% EFG – 3:23 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
🚨 Black Friday Deals!! 🚨
Tickets starting at $20 & includes a $10 food & beverage credit.
🎟: https://t.co/JbWrCAYuwi pic.twitter.com/Cfu8gggTzI – 3:02 PM
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Tickets starting at $20 & includes a $10 food & beverage credit.
🎟: https://t.co/JbWrCAYuwi pic.twitter.com/Cfu8gggTzI – 3:02 PM