The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 110 - 98, at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Wednesday. Double-digit road wins in the NBA are rare, but wire - to - wire ones are even more impressive. That's just what the Nuggets did here, as they led by 17 at the end of the first quarter and carried a 26 - point lead into halftime. Rebounding was the difference in the game, with Denver winning that battle, 45 - 34. The Nuggets also won the shooting differential, hitting 49 percent of their shots to the Bucks 46 percent. The Nuggets (28 - 33) now find themselves up 3 games in the eight - seed in the west and road wins like this only add to their resume '. Nikola Jokic recorded his second - straight triple - double, as he accumulated 13 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Danilo Gallinari led Denver in scoring, collecting 22 points and five rebounds. Jamal Murray got the start for Jameer Nelson and contributed 10 points, five assists and two steals. Gary Harris totaled 14 points, three rebounds and two assists. Denver will host the Charlotte Hornets for their next game on Saturday. The Bucks (26 - 33) have been one of the worst teams in the league across their last 20 games and home blowouts like this are simply embarrassing. Khris Middleton led the way for Milwaukee, as he provided 21 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals off the bench. Greg Monroe also played well off the bench, contributing 11 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the best starter, tallying 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Malcolm Brogdon led the starters with 17 points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals. Milwaukee will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday for their next fixture.
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