Frustrated Giannis Antetokounmpo calls for Bucks to step up vs. Nuggets

The Bucks will go from hosting the top team in the West to playing another juggernaut as they welcome the Denver Nuggets to Milwaukee on Friday night.

The reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder handled the Bucks on Wednesday night 122-102. The Thunder held a double-digit advantage from the middle of the first quarter on to hand Milwaukee its fifth loss in its past seven games.

It was a relatively quiet night for Giannis Antetokounmpo, though he still led with 19 points and 14 rebounds in his 31 minutes of restricted time.