This was a matchup that determined the eight - seed in the west and the Kings looked like the more hungry team. An 18 - 2 run in the second quarter was decisive, as Sacramento never relinquished the lead after that big run. Turnovers really hurt the Nuggets, as they committed 14 of them, while forcing just eight from the Kings. DeMarcus Cousins carried the load, as he scored a game - high 31 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists. Darren Collison was second on the team, scoring 26 points and dishing out seven assists. Kosta Koufos and Arron Afflalo punished their former team, combining for 37 points on 16 - of - 19 shooting. Danilo Gallinari led Denver in scoring, accruing 24 points, four rebounds and three assists. Nikola Jokic continued his recent surge, collecting 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Jusuf Nurkic led the bench, accumulating 16 points, six rebounds and four assists.
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