Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110.
Thunder-Spurs scuffle and other pictures of the day in the NBA
The frustration comes after the Kings put together one of their best defensive efforts in recent memory. They created a unique game plan to slow three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, using forwards Keegan Murray and Jake LaRavia to guard the 6-foot-11 center, while Jonas Valanciunas clogged the lane to prevent drivers to the basket.
Gregg Popovich has been absent from coaching the San Antonio Spurs for several months due to health problems, and now he has announced a major decision for the remainder of this NBA season.
Gregg Popovich is the main man for the San Antonio Spurs. For nearly three decades ... including Michael Malone in Denver and Mike Brown in Sacramento. He is currently the head assistant coach ...
The San Antonio Spurs' return to Memphis to complete rodeo trek plus a Fox, minus a Wemby and with play-in hopes busted
There is a meeting of two of the last three MVPs on Thursday, Feb. 27 when the Denver Nuggets visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.