Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 25 | 24 | 37 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Nuggets 117-112. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.