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Denver beats Kings 130-129 after thrilling final 4 minutes
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Nikola Jokic got his 10th triple-double of the season, while Jamal Murray scored 28 points

Jamal Murray hit a go-ahead jumper with 8.6 seconds left on the clock, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 130-129 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

Nikola Jokic recorded his 10th triple-double of the season, finishing with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Murray added 28 points. Russell Westbrook contributed with 18 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists.

Denver (14-10) overcame a 10-point deficit in the final four minutes with a 14-3 run. The teams traded leads seven times in the last 75 seconds, with Murray’s decisive shot following a baseline dunk by DeMar DeRozan that had briefly put Sacramento ahead. DeRozan missed a potential game-winner inside as time expired.

For the Kings (13-14), Domantas Sabonis scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox had 29 points and seven assists. Malik Monk added 25 points off the bench.

Aaron Gordon’s late 3-pointer and Michael Porter Jr.’s clutch steal helped set up Denver’s comeback. Jokic scored inside on an assist from Westbrook with 1:15 remaining, giving Denver a brief lead before the back-and-forth final moments.

Denver dominated inside, scoring 76 points in the paint—33 more than Sacramento’s season average for points allowed in the lane.