After a streak of eight losses and a more difficult debacle against Memphis, few expected the Kings in Denver to stop the spirited Nuggets, who have won nine times in the last ten matches. However, the guests made a surprise and won 128:123.
Nikola Jokić was once again the most effective in the ranks of Denver. He scored 44 points, had 13 rebounds and seven assists, but even his outstanding performance was not enough for the Nuggets to avoid defeat.
The Serbian center is still at the top of the list of candidates for the MVP award.
The Kings turned the game around primarily thanks to Russell Westbrook, who exploded in the final quarter.
Of his 21 points, he scored 15 in the final, along with seven rebounds and 11 assists. Dennis Schröder also scored 21, while DeMar DeRozan added 17 points and took charge in the finish itself.
After Jokic made a three-pointer with a three-pointer half a minute before the end, DeRozan hit the key points to lead Sacramento to victory.
(Vijesti.ba)
