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.

Nikola Jokic speaks up about the injury that forced him to miss multiple games before helping the Nuggets beat the Bucks on Wednesday.

Nikola Jokic racked up 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his return to the lineup, Michael Porter Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Wednesday night.