The frustration comes after the Kings put together one of their best defensive efforts in recent memory. They created a unique game plan to slow three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, using forwards Keegan Murray and Jake LaRavia to guard the 6-foot-11 center, while Jonas Valanciunas clogged the lane to prevent drivers to the basket.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-110 with Jokic's standout performance and DeRozan making NBA history.
Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, Nikola Jokic added 22 points and 15 rebounds and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 in the NBA on Wednesday. Denver outscored Sacramento 32-17 in the fourth quarter to pull away.
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It’s as simple as that,” DeMar DeRozan said after scoring a game-high 35 points, with only four in the fourth quarter. DeRozan shot just 2-of-6 in
The Denver Nuggets didn't look like they had it early, giving up 42 points to the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter, but fought all the way back to
Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110.
Jamal Murray added 24 points for Denver, which has won the first three games between the teams this season. DeMar DeRozan scored 18 of his 35 points in the third quarter to give Sacramento a 93-84 ...