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

ByCharles Murray|
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
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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