Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings 3/9/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Golden 1 Center will play host to a Wednesday night NBA clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings. The Nuggets (39-26) have won nine of their last ten games and trail Dallas by one full game for fifth place in the West. On Monday, Denver shot 55 percent from the field during a 131-124 home victory versus Golden State.

Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic led the way with 32 points (12-17 FG), 15 rebounds, and 13 assists. Monte Morris contributed 18 points, seven assists, and five rebounds for the Nuggets.

The Sacramento Kings have dropped seven of their previous ten games and have fallen 4.5 games out of tenth place in the West. On Monday, Sacramento blew a 15-point halftime lead during a 131-115 home loss versus New York. The Kings (24-43) assisted on 23 of their 39 made field goals and shot 49 percent overall.

De’Aaron Fox led five Sacramento players in double figures with 24 points (10-18 FG) and seven assists. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists for the Kings.