Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Feb. 27 | NBA 2024-25 season

The Denver Nuggets face the Milwaukee Bucks in one of several games scheduled to take place on Thursday. The Nuggets, No. 3 in the Western Conference, are on the road to play the Bucks, No. 5 in the Eastern Conference standings, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

The Nuggets have lost once in their last 11 games. Their previous win was on the road against the East's No. 4 seed, Indiana Pacers, 125-116 on Monday. Aaron Gordon recorded a game-high 25 points with five rebounds and two assists in that one. Nikola Jokic added 18 points, nine rebounds and 19 assists.

The Milwaukee Bucks have lost once in their last five matchups. Their previous game was the 100-97 loss away at the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in that one. Damian Lillard added 22 points, one rebound and three assists.

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Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks: Injury Reports

Denver Nuggets' injury report for Feb. 27

The Denver Nuggets have an extensive list of players on their injury report for the Bucks game. The most notable one is Aaron Gordon, who is listed as probable due to a right calf injury management.

The Nuggets' complete injury report:

• Trey Alexander: Out - G League - Two way
• Vlatko Cancar: Out - Left knee, surgery rehabilitation
• Aaron Gordon: Out - Probable - Right calf, injury management
• PJ Hall: Out - G League - Two way
• Dalton Holmes: Out - Right Achilles tendon, repair
• Jamal Murray: Probable - Left knee, inflammation
• Peyton Watson: Out - Right knee, sprain

Milwaukee Bucks' injury report for Feb. 27

The Milwaukee Bucks have several players on the injury report against the Nuggets. The most notable is star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is listed as probable due to a left calf strain.

The Bucks' complete injury report:

• Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable - Left calf, strain
• Pat Connaughton: Out - Left calf, strain
• Bobby Portis: Out - Team suspension

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Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks: Expected Lineups and Starting Depth Charts

Denver Nuggets starting lineup and depth chart for Feb. 27

The Nuggets are projected to go with the following lineup against the Bucks:

Russell Westbrook (point guard), Christian Braun (shooting guard), Michael Porter Jr. (small forward), Zeke Nnaji (power forward) and Nikola Jokic (center).

Here's a snapshot of the Nuggets' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Jamal Murray	Christian Braun	Michael Porter Jr.	Aaron Gordon	Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook	Julian Strawther	Julian Strawther	Zeke Nnaji	DeAndre Jordan
Jalen Pickett	Jamal Murray	Christian Braun	Michael Porter Jr.	Zeke Nnaji
Trey Alexander	Jalen Pickett	Hunter Tyson	Julian Strawther	Aaron Gordon
Christian Braun	Trey Alexander	Spencer Jones	Hunter Tyson	Dario Saric

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Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup and depth chart for Feb. 27

The Milwaukee Bucks are projected to go with the following starting five against the Nuggets:

Damian Lillard (point guard), Taurean Prince (shooting guard), Kyle Kuzma (small forward), Giannis Antetokounmpo (power forward) and Brook Lopez (center).

Here's a snapshot of the Bucks' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Damian Lillard	Taurean Prince	Kyle Kuzma	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Brook Lopez
Kevin Porter Jr.	AJ Green	Gary Trent Jr.	Kyle Kuzma	Jericho Sims
Ryan Rollins	Gary Trent Jr.	Andre Jackson Jr.	Taurean Prince	Giannis Antetokounmpo
AJ Green	Andre Jackson Jr.	Taurean Prince	Pat Connaughton	Liam Robbins
Andre Jackson Jr.	Kevin Porter Jr.	Pat Connaughton	Tyler Smith	Chris Livingston

Tonight's matchup begins at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TNT/truTV/Max and Altitude for away fans.