The Denver Nuggets faced the Milwaukee Bucks in an intense NBA game on January 23, 2026. Despite being short-handed, the Nuggets' Julian Strawther scored a season-high 20 points, leading his team to a 102-100 victory over the slumping Bucks. The game was a close affair, with the Nuggets building a 23-point lead before the Bucks mounted a comeback. Strawther's performance was crucial, as he scored 15 points in the fourth quarter alone. The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had a lower right leg injury, managed 22 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists before leaving the game with 34 seconds remaining. The Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, out with a bone bruise in his left knee, and Aaron Gordon, with a right hamstring strain, were also missed. The game saw a variety of scoring plays, including three-pointers, layups, and dunks, with both teams trading leads throughout the contest. The final score of 102-100 was a testament to the competitive nature of the game, with the Nuggets holding on for the win.
