The Nuggets won five straight 136-100 on the road and hit 23 three-pointers.
Portis, Middleton and Grayson Allen helped the Bucks take the lead. Jokic scored from the basket, Barton shot in the middle, then Jokic assisted Morris in succession, Gordon scored points, and the Nuggets rebounded. Allen hit another three-pointer, Alphabet brother scored five consecutive dunks, and opposite Morris, Jokic and Hyland hit four consecutive three-pointers. Di Vincenzo responded with two goals as the Bucks trailed 30-33 in the first quarter. Jokic delivered eight assists in the first quarter.
