Starting five with double-digit scoring 📊 Jamal: 32 PTS / 3 REB / 6 AST KCP: 16 PTS / 2 REB / 4 AST /3 STL Joker: 14 PTS / 14 REB / 11 AST / 3 STL AG: 17 PTS / 6 REB / 6 AST MPJ: 14 PTS / 5 REB / 1 AST
Jamal Murray catches fire as Denver Nuggets easily defeat Sacramento Kings
NBAThursday, 29 February 2024 at 07:55
This matchup featured 2 of the most versatile big men in
today’s game, as both Nikola Jokic and Domantas Sabonis lead the NBA in
triple-doubles. However, it was Jamal Murray who stole the show, as he caught
on fire and led the Denver Nuggets to a 117-96 victory over the Sacramento
Kings at Ball Arena.
Despite starting off hot in the first quarter, the Kings
fell apart as they were outscored 72-37 in the 2nd and 3rd
quarter. At the start of the 4th period, the game was already out of
hand as Denver held a 28-point lead.
Jamal Murray missed only 2 shots tonight, as he went 13/15 from
the field and 5/6 from three for a total of 32 points. Nikola Jokic recorded
another triple-double, finishing with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Aaron Gordon scored 17 points on 7/8 shooting while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had
16 points with 4 made triples. Michael Porter Jr. ended with 14 points.
The Kings were without De’Aaron Fox so Keegan Murray stepped
up, scoring a team high 21 points while hitting 3 triples. Domantas Sabonis
finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists while Malik Monk had 14
points. Chris Duarte scored 18 points off the bench while hitting 4 shots from
beyond the arc.
This win improves the Nuggets to 40-19, which makes them 3rd
in the Western Conference and 2 games behind the Timberwolves for the top seed.
Every win is crucial for Denver, as they are fighting for a top spot so tonight
was a huge step toward their end goal. They are 7-3 over their last 10 games and
currently on a 4-game winning streak. Their next game will be tomorrow against
the Miami Heat in a rematch of the 2023 NBA Finals.
Meanwhile, this loss drops the Kings to 33-25, which makes
them 8th in the Western Conference. Sacramento is doing whatever they can to avoid
the play-in as they are 1 game away from jumping up to the 6th seed,
so losing tonight hugely affects them in a negative way. They are on a2-game losing
streak and will get another tough test on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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