Story byDec 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) runs up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn ImagesBrendan VogtFri, December 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM UTC·3 min readReturning from an extended break for NBA Cup play, the Denver Nuggets got back after it in Sacramento on Thursday night. After an embarrassing loss to the Kings in Ball Arena last month, the Nuggets were looking for some revenge and their 11th straight win on the road. Denver’s offense was on another level — they logged 77 points in the first half, scorching the nets in Sacramento.