Dec 29, 2022
The Kings defeated the Nuggets, 127-126. Malik Monk recorded a season-high 33 points for the Kings, including the go-ahead free throw with 0.7 seconds remaining in regulation, while De’Aaron Fox (31 points, season-high 13 assists) and Domantas Sabonis (31 points, 10 rebounds, five assists) added a combined 62 points in the victory. Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 40 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for the Nuggets in the losing effort. The Kings improve to 18-15 on the season, while the Nuggets fall to 22-12.