Overview

• The Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 124-116, snapping a four-game losing streak in their first game since firing head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth.
• Nikola Jokic led the team with his 32nd triple-double of the season, tallying 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists during the victory.
• Interim coach David Adelman secured a win in his debut, helping the Nuggets move to a 48-32 record and tie for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference with two games remaining.
• Christian Braun scored a team-high 25 points, while Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. each contributed 21 points to maintain Denver's lead throughout the game.
• The win improves Denver's playoff prospects in a highly competitive Western Conference, as the team battles for home-court advantage in the postseason.