The two superstars that will have fans tuning into Thursday's matchup are Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who have combined to win five of the last six NBA MVP awards and are both making a case to take it home this season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, pulled down a season-high 19 rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Denver Nuggets 121-112 on Thursday night. The two-time MVP helped Milwaukee offset another brilliant performance from Nikola Jokic,

One of the Nuggets’ toughest back-to-backs of the season began with a game that slipped through their fingers.