The Denver Nuggets (17 - 20) beat the Sacramento Kings (15 - 21) 118 - 108 on Friday. The Nuggets were lead by strong backcourt performances from Ty Lawson and Arron Afflalo each chipping in 22 points. Jusuf Nurkic came back strong after a lackluster performance Wednesday. He made 8 - of - 11 shots for 16 points to go along with eight rebounds and three blocks in 22 minutes. Wilson Chandler (knee) sat out Friday, and Darrell Arthur was moved into the starting lineup, finishing with 11 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes. Denver has won four in a row. They wo n't play again until next Wednesday, Jan. 14 against the Mavericks. Sacramento was without Ramon Sessions (back) for the eighth straight game. Omri Casspi (knee) sat out Friday as well. Darren Collison had a solid performance, recording 15 points and seven assists. His shooting has been great lately, with him hitting 52 percent from the field and 41 percent from beyond the three - point line over his past five games. DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals, four blocks and seven turnovers in 39 minutes for the Kings. Sacramento started this season 9 - 5 but have gone just 6 - 16 since. The Kings will host the Cavs on Sunday.
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