Nikola Jokic Leads Nuggets to Victory Over Kings

Nikola Jokic poured in 36 points, including 23 in the first half, leading the Denver Nuggets to a decisive 136-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings on December 11, 2025, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

Jokic also contributed a game-high 12 rebounds and eight assists, despite not achieving his 12th triple-double of the season. The Nuggets shot an impressive 64.3 percent in the first half and finished the game at 59.1 percent, marking their largest point total of the season.

Peyton Watson added 21 points, while Malik Monk was the leading scorer for the Kings with 18 points. This victory extended the Nuggets' road win streak to 11 games and marked their fourth consecutive win overall.

Denver has been performing well despite missing key players, including Christian Braun due to injury and Aaron Gordon, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. The Nuggets completed the season series against Sacramento, winning three of four matchups, with the first three games decided by a total of 25 points.

In a matchup against fellow triple-double contender Russell Westbrook of the Kings, Westbrook scored 17 points but struggled with just three rebounds and five assists. The Kings, who shot 44.8 percent, have now lost six of their last seven games, with rookie Maxime Raynaud stepping up to score 15 points and grab nine rebounds in place of injured Domantas Sabonis.

Keegan Murray and Devin Carter also contributed 15 points each for Sacramento, while DeMar DeRozan added 11 points. The report states that the 31-point margin of victory was the Nuggets' second-largest of the year and highlights their continued dominance on the road.