Denver – – Nikola Jokic collected 22 factors and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 factors, and the Denver Nuggets gathered within the fourth quarter to beat the Kings of Sacramento 116-110 Wednesday night.
Jamal Murray added 24 factors to Denver, who gained the primary three video games between the groups this season.
Demar Derozan scored 18 of his 35 factors within the third quarter to present Sacramento an advance of 93-84 earlier than the fourth, however Westbrook gave a elevator to the Nuggets with seven consecutive factors.
The three-point pointer from Zeke Nnaji from the highest of the circle put Denver at 96-95, his first advance from the primary quarter, however Zach Lavine warmed up after the Nuggets elevated by 110-104. He scored 12 of his 20 factors within the fourth, together with two 3 -point depths that stored the Kings within the three.
Westbrook struck one other 3 -point pointer and Murray and Jokic sealed him from the road.
Kings: obtained a lift from Jake Larivia, whose 15 factors got here from Memphis in early February. He scored 11 factors in simply 4:21 of motion within the first quarter and had 15 at halftime, however was detained aimlessly within the second interval.
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon missed his third consecutive match with an ankle harm, whereas Peyton Watson returned after having missed 13 video games with a knee sprain. Watson collected two factors in 17 minutes.
Nuggets typically have hassle within the non-Jootic minutes, however they have been forward of the Kings 12-2 to start out the fourth with the MVP quarter on the bench.
Murray was the sufferer of a fault 3 times on makes an attempt of three factors and made the 9 free throws. He went 14 out of 15 on the road, ending with extra makes an attempt and made Sacramento.
The Kings welcome the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Friday night, the Nuggets conclude their fast Homestand of two video games in opposition to the Phoenix Suns.
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