After being up-and-down with their form this season, the Denver Nuggets are currently 39-22 as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are half-a-game behind the No. 2-seeded Los Angeles Lakers and hold a one-game lead over the No.

After being listed as questionable due to left ankle inflammation, Nikola Jokic lasted 38 minutes and helped the Denver Nuggets rally in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings, 116-110, in Ball Arena. On Wednesday, the Serbian superstar posted a 22-point, 15-rebound double-double alongside six assists and one steal.

"You take a look at his stat sheet, it doesn't always show what he does for us," Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said of Horford.

DENVER (AP) — 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 on Wednesday night. Jamal Murray added 24 points for Denver, which has won the first three games between the teams this season.

The Kings took a page out of JJ Redick’s book and tried to deny Jokic the ball, fronting him in the post and swarming him on the catch and occasionally picking him up a mile from the basket. Appearing ginger physically and agitated mentally,

Ahead of the start of the Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets game, let's take a peek at the Nuggets injury report to figure out whether Nikola Jokic will play tonight or not.

The Nuggets are led by superstar center Nikola Jokic, who has won three of the last four NBA MVP awards and is potentially on his way to another. Jokic is averaging 28.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.

Wednesday’s NBA slate doesn’t profile as a great one and this Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets contest could make good on that pessimism. That said, there is money to be made on all games and the trends are pointing in two strong directions when it comes to investing in this contest.