Nuggets Edge Kings 130-129 in Thriller

The Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Sacramento Kings 130-129, snapping Sacramento's three-game winning streak. Jamal Murray scored the game-winning basket with 8.6 seconds left, finishing with 28 points, while Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. The Kings made a valiant comeback from a 23-point deficit, led by De'Aaron Fox's 29 points and Domantas Sabonis's 28 points and 14 rebounds. Despite the loss, Sacramento showed resilience after a poor start, nearly taking the lead in the second half. The Kings' struggles were compounded by missing key players Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter, which limited their scoring depth. This defeat marks Sacramento's ninth loss by five points or less this season, emphasizing their ongoing challenges in close games.