Nuggets Defeat Kings 124-116 in Interim Coach's Debut

The Denver Nuggets secured a crucial 124-116 victory against the Sacramento Kings in their first game under interim coach David Adelman, following the firing of Michael Malone. Christian Braun led the Nuggets with 25 points, while Nikola Jokic contributed a triple-double with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Despite being shorthanded without key players, the Kings fought hard, with Zach LaVine scoring 27 points and DeMar DeRozan adding 22. The win improved the Nuggets' standing, moving them a half-game ahead of the Golden State Warriors, while the Kings missed the chance to clinch a playoff spot. The Kings now need one more win or a loss by the Dallas Mavericks to secure the ninth seed in the upcoming play-in tournament. Both teams are preparing for their final games of the regular season as they vie for better postseason positioning.