The Kings almost came back from a 25-point deficit on the second night of a back-to-back, but Nikola Jokic was too much to overcome.

Nikola Jokic made an absurd buzzer-beater while posting his league-leading 20th triple-double of the season to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 132-123 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Thursday at Ball Arena.

The matchup at Ball Arena tonight featured a pairing of red hot teams in the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. For three quarters the Nuggets looked absolutely dominant and built up a huge lead behind a massive Nikola Jokic triple double.

Nikola Jokic went for 35 points, 22 rebounds and 17 assists in his 20th triple-double of the season Thursday at Ball Arena as the Nuggets held off the Kings. The moment of the night was his

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The Kings scored the first 14 points of the fourth and got as close as 126-121. Kings: Faced a tough back-to-back after beating Golden State at home Wednesday night. They had a furious rally to make it close but could not make up a 25-point deficit.

Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight triple-double before the fourth quarter, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night.