Nikola Jokic claimed his 14th triple-double of the season because the Denver Nuggets spoiled Doc Rivers’ debut as head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Serbian centre completed with 25 factors, 16 rebounds and 12 assists within the 113-107 victory.
His 119th triple-double in common season matches is the fourth-highest in NBA historical past.
Rivers has taken over on the Bucks after the membership fired first-year coach Adrian Griffin on 23 January.
The Bucks, went 2-1 beneath interim coach Joe Prunty earlier than Rivers’ opening sport in cost had been led by 29 factors from Giannis Antetokounmpo, whereas Damian Lillard completed with 18 factors. Jamal Murray had 35 for the winners.
Regardless of the loss, Rivers was inspired by Milwaukee’s efficiency.
“Total I used to be very completely happy,” he mentioned. “That combat is there. That is one thing actually encouraging transferring ahead.”