PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks arrive at Ball Arena riding strong offensive efficiency, ranked first in three-point shooting and third in attacking the rim , while they've won six of their last nine games after outlasting the Lakers 105-101 on the road. Denver counters with the second-best three-point shooting in the league and excellent ball movement, ranking third in both categories , though the Nuggets have lost five of their last eight games and are hampered by recent injuries. The Bucks arrive with a full roster while Denver remains without Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, and Jonas Valanciunas, with Jamal Murray and Spencer Jones questionable. Giannis Antetokounmpo's elite scoring and all-around production at 31.4 points and 11.6 rebounds faces a Denver defense that has struggled to contain dynamic scorers this season. The Bucks' notable weakness comes on the glass—they rank 29th in offensive rebounding—while their slow tempo ranks 24th in the league , potentially allowing Denver to control the pace and lean on their methodical offensive system. Denver also plays at a slow pace but compensates with excellent free-throw shooting at 81.9 percent and one of the league's lowest turnover rates. The Nuggets lead the entire league in scoring at 123.1 points per game, yet rank 30th in steals, suggesting they'll need to generate offense through efficiency rather than defensive pressure . This matchup hinges on whether Denver can manufacture enough scoring depth without their star center, or if Milwaukee's balanced attack and Giannis' dominance prove too much for a depleted roster.