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Nuggets Fall 100-97 Against Sacramento - Game Recap

The Nuggets were burned for 30 points by Harrison Barnes on Saturday as the Kings picked up a 100-97 win at Golden 1 Center.

The Kings were a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 205.0.

Sacramento got 21 points from Buddy Hield and another 13 points from Richaun Holmes. Nemanja Bjelica contributed 5 assists, while Nemanja Bjelica cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Denver got 25 points from Gary Harris in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jamal Murray. Jamal Murray contributed 6 assists for the Nuggets, while Will Barton had 12 rebounds.

The Kings hit the break losing 57-40 before taking care of business in the second half.

Sacramento had a 50-48 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Sacramento takes its act home to face Chicago looking for another win. For Denver, they head home to face LA Lakers.