The Denver Nuggets have shown NBA title grit throughout the 2024-2025 NBA season.
With a current record of 46-28, they hold the No. 3 position in the Western Conference, demonstrating their competitiveness in a challenging lineup.
Their performance has been marked by significant victories, including a recent 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets, which ended Houston’s nine-game winning streak.
In their last game, the Nuggets secured a 127-117 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks at Ball Arena.
This win was particularly notable as it marked the return of star center Nikola Jokic, who had missed five games due to a left ankle impingement and a sore right elbow.
Jokic’s comeback was nothing short of spectacular, as he recorded his 30th triple-double of the season with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Jokic’s performance was complemented by Michael Porter Jr., who contributed 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Christian Braun, who added 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bucks, playing without key players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard due to injuries, struggled to contain the Nuggets’ offense.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts as he goes out of bounds as Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) looks on in the first quarter at Ball Arena.
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Jokic shares candid details about his recovery
Reflecting on his return and the status of his ankle, Jokic expressed optimism:
“I feel much better… I feel much better than I thought it was going to. I still feel it, but it hurts much, much, much, much, much less how it was before.”
Nikola Jokić on the status of his ankle after playing:
“I feel much better…I feel much better than I thought it was going to.
“I still feel it, but it hurts much, much, much, much, much less how it was before.” pic.twitter.com/bFfjShXndc
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) March 27, 2025
As the regular season approaches its conclusion, the Nuggets are well-positioned for a strong playoff run.
Their current standing in the Western Conference underscores their potential to advance deep into the postseason.
Maintaining momentum and ensuring the health of key players like Jokic will be crucial in their pursuit of championship success.
The Nuggets’ next game, scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2025, against the Utah Jazz, promises to be exciting as they continue to put the finishing touches on a successful playoff run.