Sacramento Wins with Terrible Defense against the Nuggets – 120 to 113

By Charles Murray | Jan 4, 2017

Jan 3, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (left) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (right) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Kings won 120-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) takes a shot against Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe (23) as time expires at the Pepsi Center. The Trail Blazers won 115-113 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Gallo and the guys hit 18 threes and still lost. So offensive stats do not paint the entire picture /

Statistical Differential

So why did we lose? Besides desire and focus there are some statistics to review to determine why.

Sacramento allowed the Nuggets 49% from the floor, 18 three pointers (47%), and 29 assists (Sacramento had 26).

We were about even on rebounds (34 to 33), and steals (7 to 6).

Denver also played slightly worse shooting defense, allowing 52% from the floor for Sacramento, allowing 4 more shots (46-41), and 4 more free throws (17-13).

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