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Nuggets vs. Bucks: Takeaways

By Michael Longhofer

MILWUAKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 15: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 15, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Phelps/NBAE via Getty Images)
MILWUAKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 15: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 15, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Phelps/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Denver Nuggets v Milwaukee Bucks MILWUAKEE, WI – FEBRUARY 15: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket against the Denver Nuggets on February 15, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Phelps/NBAE via Getty Images) Getty ID: 918809390
Denver Nuggets v Milwaukee Bucks MILWUAKEE, WI – FEBRUARY 15: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket against the Denver Nuggets on February 15, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Phelps/NBAE via Getty Images) Getty ID: 918809390 /

The Nuggets got a critical road win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nikola Jokic’ historic performance.

Let’s acknowledge up front that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a burgeoning superstar.  He put up a monster Triple-Double and tried to keep his team afloat amid the barrage of threes the Nuggets were pouring in from deep.  36, 11 and 13 are outrageous numbers particularly in a loss.  The Greek Freak is legitimately on a path that leads to the Hall of Fame.

Last night, however, he met up with possibly the true Unicorn in the NBA (with apologies to KP, best wishes on a full recovery).  Stack up the accolades from last night’s performance;  Fastest triple-double in NBA history, one of only 3 players in 30 years to post 30, 15 and 17.  The ONLY Center since Wilt to put up such numbers.

It was truly a performance for the ages and it overshadowed not only Giannis but great performances by the other two members of the Core.

Let’s look at a couple of takeaways from the big win:

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