As for Jokic, he was upgraded to questionable with an ankle issue. Hours before the game, the Nuggets upgraded him to available and will return from his five-game absence. Jokic will play in his 63rd game of the season. Although he is back, Jokic will likely face restrictions in his first game back.

Nikola Jokić had a 39-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double to lead the Denver past short-handed Milwaukee, 127-117.