The frustration comes after the Kings put together one of their best defensive efforts in recent memory. They created a unique game plan to slow three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, using forwards Keegan Murray and Jake LaRavia to guard the 6-foot-11 center, while Jonas Valanciunas clogged the lane to prevent drivers to the basket.

The Kings jumped out to a 13-point lead after the first quarter and took a 10-point lead into halftime. Denver shot just 40.9% in the first half. But the Nuggets rallied back, cutting to lead to lead to 4 late in the third quarter.

A little more than a month after the Kings traded De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs amid his reported request, Fox returns to Sacramento.

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The Sacramento Kings have put together a two-game win streak behind incredible performances from two-time All-Star Zach LaVine. Even though the two wins came against the 15th-place team in the West and the 14th-place team in the East, the Kings looked capable enough to compete with playoff squads.

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-110 with Jokic's standout performance and DeRozan making NBA history.

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