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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated a depleted Los Angeles Lakers 118-89 in the Western Conference .

Milwaukee will be without its all-star point guard indefinitely but the Bucks have shown they can play strong defense, which could be the answer.