Jokic is the only Nuggets starter with a negative plus/minus, but veteran point guard Russell Westbrook has stepped up in a huge way. The 2016-17 NBA MVP has put the Nuggets on his back for parts of the game, dropped 25 points, two steals, and two blocks on 10-20 shooting from the field.

Westbrook went for 25 points, two steals and two blocks. His corner three with 1:28 to go doubled the lead. But Sacramento did not go quietly. Zach LaVine answered 20 seconds later, and the Nuggets needed a stop and free throws to seal the win.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert reconvene after a long road trip for Nikola Jokic’s crew.

Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, Nikola Jokic added 22 points and 15 rebounds and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Wednesday.

Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110.Jamal Murray scored 24 points for Denver,

Analyzing Wednesday’s Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

T he Denver Nuggets have been rather inconsistent since their nine-game winning streak was broken, not winning or losing consecutive games since. Ending their four-game road trip

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