Nuggets host Bucks Wednesday night in Denver

The Denver Nuggets will host the Milwaukee Bucks in a basketball game on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT. The Nuggets currently have a record of 45 wins and 28 losses, placing them third in the Western Conference. The Bucks have 40 wins and 31 losses, putting them fifth in the Eastern Conference. Denver is strong at home with a record of 23 wins and 12 losses. They are known for their fast breaks, leading the NBA with an average of nearly 20 fast break points per game. Christian Braun is a key player for the Nuggets, averaging about 5 fast break points himself. On the other hand, Milwaukee has struggled a bit on the road with a record of 16 wins and 19 losses. They excel at shooting from beyond the arc, ranking second in the East with a 3-point shooting percentage of 38.1%. The Bucks allow more 3-pointers than they make, highlighting a potential area of weakness. Jamal Murray is the leading scorer for the Nuggets, averaging 21.7 points per game, while Michael Porter Jr. adds in 16.7 points and nearly 8 rebounds. For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo stands out with an impressive average of 30.2 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. Both teams have had a mixed last ten games, each going 4-6. The Nuggets average about 115.8 points while shooting 48.5% from the field. The Bucks, meanwhile, average 111.1 points and shoot 47.3%. In terms of injuries, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic due to calf and ankle issues, respectively. The Bucks are missing Jericho Sims and Damian Lillard, both sidelined with injuries.