Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Sacramento KingsKings
100
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 100 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Kings 102-100. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.