The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 136-100, at Fiserv Forum on Sunday evening.

The contest got out to a high-scoring start as the Nuggets led, 33-30, after one quarter. The Nuggets kept the upper hand in the second and pushed their lead to eight, by halftime. The Bucks came out flat in the third and lost control of the game, as they were outscored, by 14 points in the quarter, making it a 22-point deficit, heading into the final frame. The Nuggets did not let up in the fourth as they outscored the hosts, 33-19, in the quarter to rally to their fifth straight win.

Aaron Gordon led the way for the Nuggets, with 24 points, seven rebounds, a steal and a block, in 28 minutes. Nikola Jokic totaled 18 points, nine rebounds, 15 assists, three steals and a block, while Monte Morris added 18 points, two rebounds and seven assists. The Nuggets shot 60 percent from the field, including 23-of-43 from long range.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 29 points, nine rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, in 31 minutes. Jrue Holiday followed up with 14 points, five rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block, while Bobby Portis and Grayson Allen chipped in 11 points each. The Bucks shot 47 percent from the field, including 10-of-30 from deep.

The Bucks (31-21) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Wizards on Tuesday. The Nuggets (28-21) take on the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Tuesday.