Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Christian Braun scored 24 for Denver, which has lost three of its last five games.

Denver Nuggets @ Milwaukee Bucks Projected Starting Lineups. Denver: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic. Milwaukee: Damian Lillard, Taur

Braun was impactful in multiple facets, recording his fourth double-double of the season. Starting alongside Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the 23-year-old isn't asked to shoulder a heavy load on offense,

Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Christian Braun scored 24 for Denver, which has lost three of its last five games.

Nikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, while Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun had big scoring nights in a win that moved Denver back into second place in the Western Conference.

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun didn't enter this season trying to fill anyone's shoes, but naturally comparisons happen when a two-time champion exits the team and everyone is looking at you to step up.

One day after the Oklahoma City Thunder ran away with a blowout victory on national television, the Denver Nuggets bounced back and delivered an incredible performance of their own.

Murray (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder. Murray is in danger of missing the second half of Denver's current back-to-back set after posting 17 points and four assists in 42 minutes during Sunday's loss in Oklahoma City.

What can the Nuggets expect in the playoffs? Opposing defenses will dare non-shooters to shoot, yes, but offenses will target perceived weaknesses on Denver’s defensive end, too.

The Nuggets almost survived to Jokic’s return. They were down 88-84. The last minute without him was a near-death sentence, though. Sam Hauser knocked down a transition drive-and-kick 3-pointer to bring the house down with 8:11 to go, highlighting a 6-0 burst.

Mar 9, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball down the court against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

(AP Photo/Morry Gash) Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray gets past Milwaukee Bucks’ AJ Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun and Milwaukee Bucks ...