⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Nuggets fell 12 points behind the pace we expected in the first quarter but finished ahead of it.
Where it moved
▲ DEN better than we expected
-12Q117-28
+22Q238-20
+6Q332-29
+1Q423-23
▼ SAC better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 22 points better than our numbers for the Nuggets.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Nuggets won, and why the Kings did not.
From the game
Shot well above their usual, eleven of 21 from three- Won the glass, 64 rebounds to 39
- Could not get to the line, eight free throws to their 24
Key battles
27Offensive rebounds10
7Free throws made18
52%Three-point accuracy29%
11Threes made6
📊The numbers
| DEN | SAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 43% | Shooting from the field | 45% |
| 11 | Threes made | 6 |
| 52% | Three-point accuracy | 29% |
| 7 | Free throws made | 18 |
| 70 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 27 | Offensive rebounds | 10 |
| 33 | Assists | 28 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 22 | Points off turnovers | 25 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 10 | Steals | 15 |
| 6 | Blocks | 4 |
