Nuggets at Bucks
THE STORY: The Milwaukee Bucks' season has been about as straightforward as it gets - the club can't seem to win on the road, and is unbeatable in its own building. Bucks fans hope that trend continues Tuesday when Milwaukee entertains the Denver Nuggets. The Bucks dropped a 94-82 decision in Philadelphia on Monday to fall to 0-8 on the road, the worst mark in the NBA. Andrew Bogut had 20 points and 11 rebounds but didn't get much help from his teammates - a common occurrence in Milwaukee games this season. “It’s not hard finding a guy to play well,” coach Scott Skiles said after the game. “We’ve got to find multiple guys to play well.” The Nuggets come in on the heels of a disappointing 2-2 homestand capped by a 106-96 loss to the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Denver suffered its first two home losses of the season during the stretch, and now faces a daunting five-game road trip that will see them visit Philadelphia, Washington and New York before concluding things with a game in Sacramento.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, Altitude (Denver), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
ABOUT THE NUGGETS (8-5): With most teams scrambling to duplicate their offensive numbers from last season - a major byproduct of the shortened preseason - the Nuggets are playing firewagon basketball like few other clubs. Denver averages 104.1 points, second-highest in the league. That style of play has also resulted in plenty of chances for the opposition - the Nuggets are surrendering 98.7 points, the sixth-highest.
ABOUT THE BUCKS (4-8): While the Nuggets have been a picture of health for most of the season, the Bucks have had to deal with injuries to a pair of key players. Versatile swingman Mike Dunleavy has appeared in only three games this season as he deals with a nagging groin injury. He is expected to be out until the end of the month. Bogut played in only his seventh game Monday after missing time first to attend to family issues in Australia and then with a concussion.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. Denver has won the last three meetings, including a 91-86 triumph on Jan. 2.
2. Milwaukee is 1-3 on zero days rest this season. The Nuggets are 5-3 when enjoying a day of rest between games.