Kings vs Nuggets: Russell Westbrook & Team Stats, Box Score, Game Summary – 2025-26 NBA Season

Kings vs Nuggets Game Summary and Player Stats

The Sacramento Kings ended their eight-game losing streak by defeating the Denver Nuggets 128-123 on the second night of a back-to-back. Russell Westbrook led the Kings with 21 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds, delivering key baskets in the final minute to secure the win. The Kings were missing Domantas Sabonis but received strong support from Dennis Schroder, who scored 21 points and contributed 7 assists.

Denver’s Nikola Jokic scored a game-high 44 points along with 13 rebounds and 7 assists, carrying the Nuggets offensively. Jamal Murray added 23 points and 9 assists but couldn’t overcome the Kings’ late surge. Cam Johnson chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds, showing solid effort in the closely contested game.

Key Player Performances

1. Sacramento Kings

   • Russell Westbrook: 21 points (9-16 FG), 11 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steal
   • Dennis Schroder: 21 points (6-8 FG), 7 assists, 3 rebounds
   • DeMar DeRozan: 17 points (5-9 FG), 7 rebounds, 5 assists, perfect 7-7 free throws
   • Keegan Murray: 19 points (7-14 FG), 5 rebounds, 3 three-pointers made
2. Denver Nuggets
   • Nikola Jokic: 44 points (16-28 FG), 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 three-pointers made
   • Jamal Murray: 23 points (9-18 FG), 9 assists, 2 rebounds
   • Cam Johnson: 20 points (7-11 FG), 5 rebounds, 4 assists
   • Peyton Watson: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 3 three-pointers made

Game Highlights

Denver led 98-94 early in the fourth quarter, but the Kings responded with a 10-0 run to regain control. Jokic managed a deep three-pointer to bring the Nuggets within four points late. However, Malik Monk’s and-one conversion and Westbrook’s clutch baseline jumper with 36 seconds left sealed the victory for the Kings. DeRozan added a three-point play in the final moments to close the game.

Sacramento demonstrated resilience despite missing a key player and showed depth across their roster. Westbrook’s veteran leadership was critical in stabilizing the team, exemplified by his vintage fourth-quarter performance. The Kings’ ability to overcome Jokic’s dominant night and a back-to-back schedule marks a significant step forward in the season.

The detailed box score and stats reflect a hard-fought game, balanced scoring, and valuable contributions from key role players. Both teams finished with 128 points and had identical shooting splits (48-91 FG and 10-30 from three), emphasizing the defensive intensity and competitive effort on both sides.