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Nuggets vs Kings final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 136-105 on December 11, 2025 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 41 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 136 |
| Kings | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 105 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 36 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 12 REB Nikola Jokić
- 9 AST Jamal Murray
Kings
- 18 PTS Malik Monk
- 9 REB Maxime Raynaud
- 5 AST Russell Westbrook
Nuggets vs Kings Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson F | 22 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-10 | 2-3 | 5-8 | +17 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 29 | 36 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14-16 | 2-2 | 6-8 | +26 |
| Spencer Jones F | 21 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +25 |
| Jamal Murray G | 25 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-13 | 1-4 | 2-3 | +24 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 32 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-13 | 1-5 | 3-4 | +17 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 26 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 4-4 | +6 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 18 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-7 | 1-1 | 0-2 | +5 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 24 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Hunter Tyson F | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 24 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 1-6 | 0-0 | +25 |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxime Raynaud F | 36 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 1-1 | 0-2 | -26 |
| Nique Clifford G | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1-8 | 0-6 | 0-0 | -29 |
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-1 | 2-2 | -27 |
| Russell Westbrook G | 26 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 1-5 | 6-6 | -19 |
| Keegan Murray F | 27 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7-13 | 1-5 | 0-2 | -12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Keon Ellis G | 31 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3-9 | 1-7 | 1-3 | -14 |
| Devin Carter G | 21 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Drew Eubanks FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Doug McDermott F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Malik Monk G | 30 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5-11 | 3-6 | 5-6 | -19 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 9 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
Nuggets vs Kings Recap
The Nuggets beat the Kings behind a 41-26 first quarter that Sacramento never erased. Denver moved to 18-6, while the Kings fell to 6-19.
The lead grew from there. Denver outscored Sacramento 36-28 in the second quarter and led 77-54 at halftime. After three quarters it was 109-81. The Nuggets shot 52 of 88 from the field, and the Kings made 39 of 87.
Nikola Jokić scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Jamal Murray added 9 assists. Malik Monk led Sacramento with 18 points, and Maxime Raynaud pulled down 9 rebounds. Denver finished with 35 assists to the Kings' 21, and it turned the ball over 12 times to Sacramento's 16.
The number to know: 46 rebounds for Denver against 38 for Sacramento, which gave the Nuggets extra possessions on top of their shooting edge.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 52-88 | Field Goals | 39-87 |
| 59.1% | FG % | 44.8% |
| 12-29 | 3-Pointers | 11-38 |
| 41.4% | 3P % | 28.9% |
| 20-29 | Free Throws | 16-23 |
| 69.0% | FT % | 69.6% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 35 | Assists | 21 |
| 9 | Steals | 9 |
| 0 | Blocks | 4 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 18 | Fouls | 20 |
| 37 | Biggest Lead | 2 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 65.9% | 10.6% | 26.3% | 0.227 |
 Kings | 51.1% | 14.1% | 21.7% | 0.184 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Kings Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, December 11, 202510:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Kings NBC Sports California
- Arena
- Golden 1 CenterSacramento
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Kings Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Hornets 115-106 Dec 7, 2025
- W @ Hawks 134-133 Dec 5, 2025
- W @ Pacers 135-120 Dec 3, 2025
- L vs Mavericks 121-131 Dec 1, 2025
- W @ Suns 130-112 Nov 29, 2025
Kings last 5
- L @ Pacers 105-116 Dec 8, 2025
- W @ Heat 127-111 Dec 6, 2025
- L @ Rockets 95-121 Dec 3, 2025
- L vs Grizzlies 107-115 Nov 30, 2025
- L @ Jazz 119-128 Nov 28, 2025
Previous meetings
- Nov 22, 2025 Kings @ Nuggets 128-123
- Nov 11, 2025 Nuggets @ Kings 122-108
- Nov 3, 2025 Kings @ Nuggets 124-130
More NBA Games on Dec 11, 2025
- Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0120
New Orleans Pelicans0-3143Top: III 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2113
Houston Rockets4-0115Top: Zubac 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-1101
Milwaukee Bucks1-3116Top: Kuzma 31 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Kings: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28; Kings visit the Spurs Oct 27.
Nuggets vs Kings FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Kings on Dec 11, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 136-105 on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 36 points.
What are the Nuggets and Kings records?
After this game the Nuggets were 18-6 and the Kings were 6-19 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Kings?
Nikola Jokić scored 36 for the Nuggets. Malik Monk scored 18 for the Kings.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Kings season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Kings game?
The Kings beat the Nuggets 128-123 on Nov 22, 2025 on the road.
Where was Nuggets vs Kings played?
At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Kings?
Nuggets-Kings: Q1 41-26, Q2 36-28, Q3 32-27, Q4 27-24.
What is next for the Nuggets and Kings?
Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Kings visit the Spurs on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.