Sacramento Kings
Sacramento has won four games in a row. On December 13, the Kings secured a hard-fought road victory over the season’s main underdog, New Orleans, with a score of 111-109. The biggest contribution came from Domantas Sabonis, who recorded a double-double (30 points, 20 rebounds, and three assists). DeMar DeRozan added 29 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each scored 18 points. Mike Brown’s team (13 wins and 13 losses) currently sits in 11th place in the Western Conference standings.
Denver Nuggets
Denver has won two of their last four games. On December 14, the Nuggets delivered a dominant home victory over the Clippers, with a final score of 120-98. Jamal Murray led the way with 20 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 17 points, and Nikola Jokic added 16. Mike Malone’s team (13 wins and 10 losses) is in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.