Russell Westbrook Shines as Nuggets Edge Kings in Thrilling Comeback
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Man, what a game last night! If you missed it, you missed an absolute thriller between the Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings. This one had everything you could ask for—big performances, momentum shifts, and a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback led by none other than Russell Westbrook.
Let's break it down. Nikola Jokic, as expected, put up a solid performance with 22 points and 14 rebounds, but the real story of the night? Russell Westbrook stepping up in a massive way. Westbrook dropped 25 points and was a driving force behind Denver’s late-game surge. The Nuggets, who had been trailing for most of the game, turned things around in the fourth quarter with an electric 12-2 run, and Westbrook played a huge role in that.
Sacramento had control for a good chunk of the game, thanks in large part to DeMar DeRozan. The veteran forward went off, scoring 35 points, including 18 in the third quarter alone. He was single-handedly keeping the Kings in command, and heading into the fourth, they had a nine-point lead, 93-84. But then, Westbrook flipped the switch. He strung together seven straight points, completely shifting the momentum in Denver’s favor. A clutch three-pointer from Zeke Nnaji gave the Nuggets their first lead since the opening quarter, and from there, it was a battle to the finish.
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The Kings didn’t go down easy, though. Zach LaVine got hot late in the game, putting up 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, including a couple of deep threes that kept things interesting. But Westbrook wasn’t done—he buried another clutch three, and then Jamal Murray and Jokic closed it out at the free-throw line to seal the 116-110 victory for Denver.
A few key takeaways from the game: The Nuggets showed resilience, something they’ve struggled with when Jokic is off the floor, but in this one, they actually outscored Sacramento during those crucial non-Jokic minutes. Also, Jamal Murray was drawing fouls left and right—he got fouled three times on three-point attempts and converted all nine free throws, finishing 14-of-15 from the line. That kind of efficiency is a game-changer.
On the Kings' side, Jake LaRavia was a pleasant surprise. Since coming over from Memphis in February, he hadn’t made much noise, but he dropped 15 points in the first half, including 11 in just over four minutes in the first quarter. Unfortunately for Sacramento, he went ice-cold in the second half and didn’t score again.
With this win, Denver keeps its dominance over Sacramento this season, winning all three matchups so far. Up next, the Nuggets take on the Phoenix Suns, while the Kings will look to bounce back against the San Antonio Spurs.
All in all, this was a fantastic game, and if you're a Nuggets fan, you've got to love what you saw from Westbrook. The energy, the clutch shots, and the leadership—this is exactly why Denver brought him in. If he keeps playing like this, the Nuggets are going to be a scary team down the stretch!
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