Nikola Jokic posted 27 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets held off the Milwaukee Bucks 112-108 on Sunday night at Ball Arena.
"Every possession matters against a team like that," Jokic said. "We stayed disciplined."
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Jokic Triple-Double Fuels Nuggets Over Bucks
The three-time MVP goes for 27-14-8 as Denver holds off Giannis and Milwaukee 112-108.
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