The sacramento kings vs denver nuggets match player stats from the November 2025 meeting tell a much more interesting story than the final score alone. Sacramento defeated Denver 128-123 at Ball Arena, overcoming a 13-point deficit and ending an eight-game losing streak. Nikola Jokic produced an extraordinary 44-point, 13-rebound performance for Denver, but Russell Westbrook answered with 21 points and 11 assists, while Dennis Schroder also scored 21 points for Sacramento.

For anyone studying the box score, this game is a useful example of why basketball statistics need context. Denver had the most explosive individual scoring performance through Jokic, shot 38% from three-point range, and held a 13-point advantage during the game. Sacramento still found a way to win because it combined efficient overall shooting, excellent free-throw accuracy, ball security, fourth-quarter execution, and contributions from several players.

There is also an important date detail. The NBA’s official game page lists the matchup as Saturday, November 22, 2025, while its game information records the game information date as November 23. The result itself is unambiguous: Sacramento won 128-123 at Ball Arena.

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats: Game Overview

The game was played at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, with an announced attendance of 19,893. Sacramento entered the contest at 4-13 overall and 2-8 on the road, while Denver was 12-4 overall and 6-2 at home. Despite that contrast in records, the Kings controlled the most important part of the game: the closing minutes.

Final score

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sacramento Kings	30	31	30	37	128
Denver Nuggets	35	30	27	31	123

Denver started strongly, leading 35-30 after the first quarter. Sacramento then gradually changed the game’s direction. The Kings won the second quarter 31-30, the third 30-27, and the fourth 37-31.

That fourth-quarter scoring difference was decisive.

Sacramento’s 37 points in the final period were seven more than Denver’s 31. Westbrook was particularly important, scoring 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter.

Team statistical comparison

Statistic	Sacramento	Denver
Points	128	123
Field goals	48-91	45-92
Field-goal percentage	53%	49%
Three-pointers	10-30	14-37
Three-point percentage	33%	38%
Free throws	22-23	19-23
Free-throw percentage	96%	83%
Rebounds	37	38
Assists	32	28
Turnovers	6	13
Steals	8	1
Blocks	3	3

The statistical contrast is revealing.

Denver made four more three-pointers, but Sacramento made three more field goals overall and converted its free throws at a much higher rate. More importantly, the Kings committed only six turnovers compared with Denver’s 13.

That six-turnover performance mattered because Denver’s offense is built around creating quality opportunities through Jokic, Jamal Murray and the team’s passing structure. Sacramento limited its own wasted possessions and created eight steals compared with Denver’s one.

The NBA’s official game summary also records Sacramento with 62 points in the paint and Denver with 54. Sacramento had 23 fast-break points compared with Denver’s eight.

Those numbers help explain why the Kings could win despite Denver’s superior three-point percentage.

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats Breakdown

Nikola Jokic: 44 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists

Nikola Jokic was unquestionably the statistical centerpiece for Denver.

He finished with:

• 44 points
• 13 rebounds
• 7 assists
• 16-of-28 shooting
• 3-of-6 from three-point range
• 9-of-10 from the free-throw line
• 37 minutes played
• 2 turnovers
• 2 personal fouls
• +2 plus/minus

His 44 points came on 57.1% shooting from the field, while he also made half of his three-point attempts and nine of ten free throws. The official box score confirms that Jokic produced 44 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.

From a pure individual perspective, this was an outstanding offensive performance.

Yet the result demonstrates an important lesson about NBA production: one player’s scoring total does not automatically determine the game’s winner.

Jokic scored 19 points in the fourth quarter alone, according to the official game recap. Denver still lost that quarter 37-31.

That is particularly significant because Jokic was not having an inefficient night. Sacramento did not win by simply forcing him into poor shooting.

Instead, the Kings found enough production elsewhere to offset one of the best individual performances on the floor.

Russell Westbrook: 21 points and 11 assists

Russell Westbrook was one of Sacramento’s most important players, particularly when the game reached its highest-pressure moments.

His final line included:

• 21 points
• 11 assists
• 6 rebounds
• 2 three-pointers

The NBA’s official video description confirms Westbrook’s 21 points, 11 assists and six rebounds.

His scoring distribution is especially important. Westbrook scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter.

That means approximately 71% of his scoring came during the final period.

This is one of the clearest examples of why looking only at final totals can miss the actual story of a game.

A player can score 21 points in many different ways. Westbrook’s 21 came with an unusually high concentration of production when Sacramento needed it most.

His role was not limited to scoring. Eleven assists also show that his impact came through creating opportunities for teammates.

The combination of scoring and playmaking gave Sacramento another offensive pathway when Denver tried to respond to the Kings’ late push.

Dennis Schroder: 21 points

Dennis Schroder matched Westbrook’s 21 points.

According to the game report, Schroder shot 6-of-8 from the field and made all three of his three-point attempts.

That is an extremely efficient scoring contribution.

Six made field goals on eight attempts equals 75% shooting from the field. His perfect three-point shooting was even more valuable because it forced Denver’s defense to account for another reliable perimeter threat.

Schroder’s performance also highlights the difference between volume scoring and efficient scoring.

Jokic had 44 points because Denver leaned heavily on him. Schroder had 21 points without needing the same volume of attempts.

For Sacramento, that balance was valuable.

Keegan Murray: 19 points in his return

Keegan Murray scored 19 points while playing 36 minutes and 33 seconds.

The official box score shows:

• 19 points
• 7-of-14 field goals
• 3-of-8 three-pointers
• 2-of-2 free throws
• 5 rebounds
• 1 assist
• 2 steals
• 1 block
• 0 turnovers

The context makes the performance more notable.

Murray was playing only his second game back from offseason surgery on his left thumb. The official NBA recap identified his 19 points as an important contribution in Sacramento’s victory.

His three-point shooting also helped stretch Denver’s defense.

A 7-of-14 shooting night is exactly 50% from the field. Making three of eight attempts from outside also gave Sacramento additional spacing around its primary creators.

Perhaps most importantly, Murray did not commit a turnover.

DeMar DeRozan: 17 points and 7 rebounds

DeMar DeRozan finished with:

• 17 points
• 7 rebounds
• 5 assists
• 5-of-9 field goals
• 7-of-7 free throws
• 1 block
• 3 turnovers

His 55.6% field-goal shooting and perfect free-throw shooting were valuable, but his biggest contribution came late.

DeRozan scored five points in the final 12 seconds, including a three-point play that effectively settled the game.

That sequence illustrates another important statistical principle: not all points have the same game context.

Seventeen points spread evenly across four quarters is different from 17 points that include decisive possessions at the end of a five-point game.

DeRozan’s late free throws prevented Denver from turning a narrow Sacramento lead into another possession battle.

Zach LaVine and Malik Monk

Zach LaVine contributed 15 points, while Malik Monk scored 12.

These contributions mattered because Sacramento did not need one player to carry the entire offense.

The Kings received double-digit scoring from several players, with Westbrook and Schroder leading the way at 21 each, followed by Murray’s 19 and DeRozan’s 17. LaVine added 15 and Monk 12.

That distribution made Sacramento’s offense harder to shut down.

Denver could not simply focus every defensive possession on one scorer.

Denver Nuggets Player Statistics

Jamal Murray: 23 points and 9 assists

Jamal Murray finished with 23 points and nine assists.

His official line was:

• 23 points
• 9 assists
• 2 rebounds
• 9-of-18 field goals
• 3-of-7 three-pointers
• 2-of-3 free throws
• 1 steal
• 1 block
• 1 turnover

Murray was efficient from the field, making exactly half of his attempts.

His nine assists also show that Denver’s offense was not entirely dependent on Jokic’s scoring. Murray provided another significant creation source.

Still, Denver’s 13 total turnovers compared with Sacramento’s six created a major possession disadvantage.

Cameron Johnson: 20 points

Cameron Johnson scored 20 points for Denver.

His line included:

• 20 points
• 7-of-11 field goals
• 4-of-7 three-pointers
• 2-of-3 free throws
• 5 rebounds
• 4 assists
• 3 turnovers
• 1 block

Johnson’s 4-of-7 three-point shooting was one of Denver’s strongest perimeter performances.

His 20 points also gave the Nuggets a third major scoring option alongside Jokic and Murray.

However, three turnovers reduced some of the value of that offensive production.

Peyton Watson: 15 points

Peyton Watson finished with 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting.

He also made three of five three-point attempts, grabbed seven rebounds and recorded one assist.

His shooting efficiency was strong, particularly from beyond the arc.

Denver therefore had several players shooting efficiently.

The issue was not simply shot-making.

The larger issue was how Sacramento handled possessions and how effectively it converted opportunities late in the game.

Aaron Gordon’s absence

Aaron Gordon did not play because of a right hamstring injury suffered in Denver’s previous game against Houston.

The official NBA recap specifically noted his absence and reported that Spencer Jones made his first career start in Gordon’s place.

This is relevant context when analyzing the matchup.

A box score tells you who played. It does not always tell you who was unavailable.

Gordon’s absence changed Denver’s rotation and removed one of the team’s established frontcourt and defensive options.

It would be too simplistic to say that his absence alone caused the loss. Denver still led by 13 and received 44 points from Jokic.

But it was an important piece of the game’s context.

Why Sacramento Won Despite Jokic’s 44 Points

The most useful way to understand the game is to look beyond the headline scoring numbers.

Denver had the highest-scoring individual player.

Sacramento had the more balanced winning formula.

1. Sacramento protected the basketball

This may have been the biggest statistical difference.

Sacramento committed only six turnovers.

Denver committed 13.

That is a seven-turnover gap.

The difference is substantial because every lost possession potentially becomes an additional offensive opportunity for the opponent.

Sacramento also recorded eight steals while Denver had only one.

The combination means the Kings were significantly more effective in the possession battle.

2. Sacramento shot better overall

The Kings shot 48-of-91 from the field, or about 52.7%.

Denver shot 45-of-92, or about 48.9%.

That is roughly a four-percentage-point advantage in field-goal accuracy.

Denver was better from three-point range, but Sacramento was more efficient overall.

3. Free throws favored Sacramento

Sacramento made 22 of 23 free throws.

Denver made 19 of 23.

The Kings therefore converted approximately 95.7% of their free throws.

Denver converted approximately 82.6%.

In a five-point game, those extra successful free throws matter.

Sacramento missed only one free throw all night.

4. Sacramento won the fourth quarter

The final period was the game’s defining stretch.

Sacramento scored 37 points.

Denver scored 31.

Westbrook scored 15 points in that period alone, while DeRozan supplied crucial late-game scoring.

The Kings turned a game that had tilted toward Denver into a five-point road victory.

5. Sacramento received multiple efficient scoring performances

Westbrook and Schroder each scored 21.

Murray added 19.

DeRozan scored 17.

LaVine scored 15.

Monk scored 12.

That distribution reduced Sacramento’s reliance on a single scorer.

The 13-Point Denver Lead and Sacramento’s Comeback

The game was not a wire-to-wire Sacramento performance.

Denver built a 13-point advantage during the third quarter.

The game chart records Denver’s biggest lead as 13, with six ties and 11 lead changes.

That matters because the final score can make the game appear closer and more straightforward than it actually was.

Denver was in control for a meaningful stretch.

Then Sacramento changed the game.

The Kings rallied late in the third quarter and entered the fourth with momentum.

Early in the final period, Sacramento produced a 10-0 run that helped turn the game around.

Westbrook then continued to attack.

Denver did respond.

Jokic hit a three-pointer that brought the Nuggets within 123-120 late in the fourth quarter. But DeRozan answered with a three-point play, followed by two free throws in the final seconds.

That sequence explains the final margin better than the overall scoring totals.

Sacramento’s Offensive Efficiency

One of the strongest numbers in the game was Sacramento’s 53% field-goal percentage.

The Kings made 48 shots on 91 attempts.

That means Sacramento was not merely surviving Denver through late-game luck.

It was consistently converting its opportunities at a high rate.

The 32 assists also stand out.

A high assist total generally reflects a significant amount of team-created offense rather than purely isolation scoring.

Westbrook’s 11 assists were particularly important within that total.

Sacramento’s six turnovers become even more meaningful when paired with 32 assists.

The team created a large number of scoring opportunities while giving away relatively few possessions.

Denver’s Offensive Efficiency

Denver’s offense was also highly productive.

The Nuggets scored 123 points.

Jokic scored 44.

Murray scored 23.

Johnson scored 20.

Watson scored 15.

That is substantial production from four players.

Denver also made 14 three-pointers compared with Sacramento’s 10.

The Nuggets shot 38% from three-point range.

On many nights, those numbers would provide a strong foundation for victory.

The problem was that Denver’s efficiency did not fully compensate for its turnovers and Sacramento’s fourth-quarter execution.

Rebounding: Nearly Even

Rebounding was not the primary reason for the outcome.

Denver collected 38 rebounds.

Sacramento collected 37.

That one-rebound difference is too small to explain a five-point result by itself.

Jokic led Denver with 13 rebounds.

DeRozan led Sacramento with seven.

Murray and other Sacramento players also contributed to keeping the rebounding margin close.

The key takeaway is simple: Sacramento did not win because it dominated the glass.

It won through a combination of shooting, possession control, passing and late-game execution.

Assist Battle

Sacramento finished with 32 assists.

Denver finished with 28.

The four-assist difference was not enormous, but it fits the broader offensive picture.

Westbrook recorded 11 assists.

Jamal Murray recorded nine.

Jokic recorded seven.

These three players were responsible for a significant amount of their teams’ playmaking.

The contrast is interesting.

Denver’s top three creators were Jokic, Murray and others operating through its established offensive structure.

Sacramento had Westbrook creating directly while other players also contributed.

The result was a high-scoring game in which both teams generated considerable offensive production.

Turnover Battle

The turnover margin is one of the clearest statistical explanations for the result.

Sacramento: 6 turnovers.

Denver: 13 turnovers.

The Kings therefore gave Denver seven fewer extra opportunities.

This is particularly important in a close game.

A seven-turnover difference can affect transition scoring, defensive organization and the number of possessions available to each team.

The official NBA statistics also show Sacramento scored 23 fast-break points compared with eight for Denver.

That 15-point fast-break advantage closely complements the turnover numbers.

Sacramento was not simply protecting the ball.

It was also converting its defensive opportunities into points.

Three-Point Shooting Comparison

Denver had the clear advantage from outside.

The Nuggets made 14 of 37 three-point attempts.

Sacramento made 10 of 30.

Team	3PM	3PA	3P%
Sacramento	10	30	33%
Denver	14	37	38%

Denver made four more three-pointers.

Yet Sacramento still won.

That tells us the Kings compensated in other areas.

They shot better overall, converted free throws at a higher rate, committed fewer turnovers and scored more points in transition.

This is a useful lesson when reading NBA box scores.

A team does not need to win every statistical category.

It needs to win enough high-impact areas to produce more points by the final buzzer.

Free-Throw Shooting Was a Hidden Difference

Sacramento’s 22-of-23 free-throw performance deserves more attention.

The Kings missed just one free throw.

Denver also attempted 23 free throws but made only 19.

The difference was three successful free throws.

In a game decided by five points, three points from the foul line represent a meaningful portion of the final margin.

DeRozan was perfect at 7-of-7.

Murray was 2-of-2.

Westbrook and other Sacramento players also contributed to the near-perfect team performance.

This was one of those games where small efficiency differences accumulated into a significant result.

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats: What the Numbers Really Say

The most important conclusion from the sacramento kings vs denver nuggets match player stats is that individual dominance and team victory are not always the same thing.

Jokic produced the most remarkable individual statistical line.

He scored 44 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and added seven assists.

But Sacramento had more players contributing meaningful scoring.

Westbrook had 21 points and 11 assists.

Schroder had 21 points on efficient shooting.

Murray scored 19.

DeRozan added 17 and made decisive plays late.

LaVine and Monk also reached double figures.

That balance made Sacramento difficult to contain.

What Fantasy Basketball Readers Can Learn

This matchup also offers several useful fantasy basketball observations.

Jokic’s 44-point performance is obviously the headline.

His 13 rebounds and seven assists made the line even more valuable.

Westbrook’s 21 points, 11 assists and six rebounds also created a strong all-around statistical contribution.

Murray’s 19 points included three made three-pointers, while DeRozan combined scoring with seven rebounds and five assists.

However, fantasy evaluation should distinguish between one-game production and season-long expectations.

A single matchup can reveal how a player was used that night, but it should not automatically be treated as a forecast for future production.

For historical analysis, the game is best viewed as a snapshot of player roles and efficiency.

What the Game Says About Late-Game Basketball

The final five minutes were where Sacramento separated itself.

The Kings had already overcome Denver’s 13-point advantage.

At that point, the challenge became execution.

Westbrook provided scoring.

DeRozan provided late free throws and a three-point play.

Sacramento continued to protect the basketball.

Denver still had Jokic producing offensively, but Sacramento consistently answered.

This is why the fourth-quarter numbers are so valuable.

The final quarter was not simply an extension of the first three.

It represented a different game state.

The score was tighter.

Possessions became more important.

Shot selection mattered more.

Free throws mattered more.

And Sacramento’s experienced players executed under pressure.

Season-Series Context

This matchup was the third meeting between the teams during that portion of the 2025-26 season.

Denver had won the first two meetings:

• Denver 130, Sacramento 124
• Denver 122, Sacramento 108
• Sacramento 128, Denver 123

Therefore, immediately after this November matchup, Denver led the three-game season series 2-1.

The later December meeting should be treated separately when discussing the complete season series. The provided records show Denver subsequently defeated Sacramento 136-105 on December 12.

This distinction matters because saying Denver finished the season series 2-1 would be incorrect once all four meetings are considered.

Important Data Note About the Game Date

There is a minor date discrepancy worth explaining for anyone publishing historical sports content.

The official NBA game page identifies the contest as Saturday, November 22, 2025, while the page’s game information section records Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 3:00 AM in its displayed game-information field. ESPN and other reporting identify the game as the November 22 contest in Denver, with reports published on November 23.

For a published article, the cleanest description is therefore:

Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets, November 22, 2025, Ball Arena, Denver.

If a database uses November 23 because of its time-zone or game-information convention, that can explain the alternative date without changing the result or statistics.

Key Player Stat Summary

Player	Team	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Key Note
Nikola Jokic	Denver	44	13	7	Dominant scoring performance
Jamal Murray	Denver	23	2	9	50% shooting
Cameron Johnson	Denver	20	5	4	4-of-7 from three
Peyton Watson	Denver	15	7	1	3-of-5 from three
Russell Westbrook	Sacramento	21	6	11	15 fourth-quarter points
Dennis Schroder	Sacramento	21	Not listed here	Not listed here	6-of-8 FG, 3-of-3 3PT
Keegan Murray	Sacramento	19	5	1	7-of-14 FG
DeMar DeRozan	Sacramento	17	7	5	Crucial late-game scoring
Zach LaVine	Sacramento	15	Not listed here	Not listed here	Double-figure scoring
Malik Monk	Sacramento	12	Not listed here	Not listed here	Double-figure scoring

The official box score confirms the detailed Denver statistics and Sacramento’s leading individual lines, while the official game recap confirms the major scoring and late-game contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who scored the most points in the Kings vs Nuggets game?

Nikola Jokic led all players with 44 points for Denver. He also recorded 13 rebounds and seven assists.

Who led the Sacramento Kings in scoring?

Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder both scored 21 points for Sacramento. Westbrook also recorded 11 assists and six rebounds.

How many points did Russell Westbrook score against Denver?

Russell Westbrook scored 21 points. He also had 11 assists and six rebounds, with 15 of his points coming in the fourth quarter.

How many points did Nikola Jokic score against Sacramento?

Nikola Jokic scored 44 points and added 13 rebounds and seven assists. He shot 16-of-28 from the field and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line.

What was the final score of the Kings vs Nuggets game?

Sacramento defeated Denver 128-123. The Kings outscored Denver 37-31 in the fourth quarter.

Why did Sacramento win despite Jokic scoring 44 points?

Sacramento combined 53% field-goal shooting, 32 assists, only six turnovers and 22-of-23 free-throw shooting. The Kings also scored 23 fast-break points compared with Denver’s eight.

Conclusion

The sacramento kings vs denver nuggets match player stats provide a strong example of how an NBA game can be decided by collective efficiency rather than the biggest individual scoring total.

Nikola Jokic was extraordinary, finishing with 44 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Jamal Murray added 23 points and nine assists, while Cameron Johnson scored 20 and Peyton Watson contributed 15.

Sacramento answered with a more distributed attack.

Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder each scored 21 points. Westbrook added 11 assists and produced 15 fourth-quarter points. Keegan Murray scored 19 in his second game back from surgery. DeMar DeRozan scored 17, collected seven rebounds and five assists, and delivered some of the game’s most important late possessions.

The team statistics make the result even clearer.

Sacramento shot better from the field, converted 22 of 23 free throws, committed only six turnovers and recorded 32 assists. Denver had the advantage in three-point shooting and rebounding, but its 13 turnovers and weaker free-throw conversion offset some of that production.

The fourth quarter ultimately defined the contest.

Sacramento scored 37 points against Denver’s 31 and completed a comeback after trailing by as many as 13. The Kings did not need to stop Jokic completely. They needed enough efficiency, ball security and late-game execution to score more points than Denver over 48 minutes.

That is the deeper lesson in this box score. Player statistics are most useful when they are connected to game context. Jokic’s 44 points explain Denver’s offensive strength. Westbrook’s fourth-quarter surge explains Sacramento’s late response. The turnover margin, free-throw percentage, assist totals and fast-break scoring help explain how the Kings ultimately converted that response into a 128-123 road victory.

For historical analysis, this remains a particularly useful matchup because the box score contains two contrasting stories at once: an exceptional individual performance from Jokic and a balanced team performance from Sacramento.