The Nuggets got to the foul line 30 times to Sacramento’s 14 on Wednesday, but that didn’t stop Michael Malone from leaving the game frustrated with a specific officiating trend.

Make no mistake, the Denver Nuggets head coach is frustrated with the lack of calls Nikola Jokic is receiving.

Malone, who has roamed the Nuggets’ sideline for 10 seasons, credited Popovich with helping him get hired by Cleveland (2005) and New Orleans (2010) as an assistant, en route to his first head coaching job with Sacramento. Now he’s the fourth-longest tenured coach in the league with Denver, behind only Popovich, Erik Spoelstra and Steve Kerr.

Westbrook went for 25 points, two steals, two blocks and a corner three with 1:28 to go that doubled Denver’s lead. Sacramento did not go quietly — Zach LaVine answered 20 seconds later to creep back within one score — but the Nuggets made the stops and free throws necessary to escape.

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 123-100 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Following the matchup against the new and improved Lakers led by young star Luka Doncic, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone spoke with the media.

I don't think the Denver Nuggets are legit contenders. I don't think teams are afraid of them." As "Big Perk" rightfully pointed out, Denver has performed at its worst against teams at or above .500.

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had time to praise his teammate after their game against the Sacramento Kings.

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