Denver, Pepsi Center.
The shouts of Nuggets fans filled the arena.
Nuggets' Butler and Pope took turns to rest, with Zeng Xingyang, Harris, Siakam, Gordon, and Jokic leading the starting lineup.
Bucks were led by Matthew Dellavedova, Middleton, Brother Alphabet, Snell, and Monroe.
After the game started, both teams played with an aggressive offense.
Nuggets focused on linking through Jokic, who frequently attacked Monroe; once Jokic found his rhythm, he also activated other areas on the court.
For Bucks, Brother Alphabet and Middleton led the charge inside and out, constantly resisting Nuggets' firepower.
In the first quarter, the score was 35 to 30, with Bucks playing fiercely as the visitors.
Brother Alphabet also showcased his talent, completing three fast-breaks taking the ball coast-to-coast for finishes.
Nuggets saw Jokic as the team's high scorer in the first quarter, raking in 14 points, nearly half of the team's tally.
