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NBA: Denver바카라 웹사이트Nuggets바카라 웹사이트Snap Four-Game Losing Streak with 124-116 Win Over Sacramento바카라 웹사이트Kings

In the Denver Nuggets' first game since firing head coach Michael Malone, they earned a 124-116 victory over the Sacramento바카라 웹사이트Kings. In the first game under David Adelman, Nikola Jokic recorded his 32nd triple-double of the season, posting 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Christian Braun stepped up with 25 points, while Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. each scored 21 points to help end Denver's four-game losing streak. The Nuggets now hold a tie with the Clippers for the No. 4 playoff seed in the Western Conference with just two regular-season games remaining. The Kings, despite a strong 27-point performance from Zach LaVine, saw their three-game winning streak come to an end and are still in the hunt for the No. 9 playoff spot.

NBA: Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) goes up for a layup as Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif.

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NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings
NBA: Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif.

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NBA Basketball Game: Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif.

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NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings
NBA Basketball Game: Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) goes up for a layup and draws the foul on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif.

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NBA Basketball: Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) goes up for a shot as Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott, left center, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif.

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NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings
NBA Basketball: Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) goes up for a layup as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif.

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Basketball: Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets
Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) blocks Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine's (8) layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif.

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Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Sacramento Kings
Basketball: Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, center, makes a layup past Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif.

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