The Denver Nuggets are set to take on the Sacramento Kings in a high-stakes matchup on Tuesday at 11 p.m. EST in Sacramento, California. The Nuggets enter this game with a strong four-game winning streak and an overall record of 7-2, placing them third in the Western Conference. In contrast, the Kings are struggling, sitting at 3-7 and ranked 13th in the same conference.
Last season, Sacramento recorded a 40-42 overall record, finishing at .500 in Western Conference games with a 26-26 mark. The Kings demonstrated solid offensive capabilities, shooting 47.8% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, the Nuggets posted a record of 50-32, with a strong performance in conference play at 32-20. They averaged 120.8 points per game, shooting an impressive 50.6% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range.
This matchup marks the second meeting between the two teams this season. The previous encounter on November 4, 2024, saw the Nuggets secure a 130-124 victory. In that game, Nikola Jokic led Denver with 34 points, while Russell Westbrook topped the Kings’ scoring with 26 points.
Injury Updates Impacting Both Teams
Injury reports are notable ahead of Tuesday’s game. For the Kings, Domantas Sabonis is listed as day-to-day due to a ribcage issue, while Keegan Murray is out with a thumb injury. On the Nuggets’ side, Aaron Gordon is also day-to-day with a hamstring concern, and Jamal Murray is dealing with a calf issue, which could impact Denver’s strategy.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal game, the Nuggets will aim to leverage their current momentum to secure another victory, while the Kings will look to turn their season around by capitalizing on home-court advantage. The outcome could significantly influence both teams’ standings in the competitive Western Conference.