The Denver Nuggets just pulled off a massive win over the Sacramento Kings , erasing a fourth-quarter deficit to win 130-129. The Nuggets had a massive lead after a bombshell first quarter but fell behind in the second half. However, they showed their grit and their fight by overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win the game in exciting fashion.
Jamal Murray was the star of the show tonight for the Nuggets, putting up 28 points (11-26 FG), six assists, two rebounds, and one steal. Nikola Jokic had a poor night, but made up for it in the fourth quarter, with 20 points (8-19 FG), 14 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, and one block. Russell Westbrook got a rare start tonight, and made good use of it, with 18 points (8-13 FG), 10 assists, nine rebounds, and three steals.
The Kings were no slouches tonight either. De'Aaron Fox had yet another great game, with 29 points (11-24 FG), seven assists, five rebounds, and one block. Domantas Sabonis played well, putting up 28 points (12-20 FG), 14 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
Malik Monk had 25 points (9-19 FG), nine assists, six rebounds, three steals and one block. It was a back-and-forth game, with the Nuggets taking an early lead. But the Kings stayed in the game to turn things around and take the lead in the fourth quarter.
In the end, the Nuggets showed their championship mettle to erase the Kings' lead late in the game with some big shots. With that in mind, here are three takeaways from the Nuggets' wi.
