The shorthanded Kings were rolling through three quarters against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night at Ball Arena, with Sacramento leading Nikola Jokić and Co. by as many as 14 points in the third.

DeRozan registered 35 points (14-32 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to the Nuggets. Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) has no timetable for a return,

Sacramento and San Antonio will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

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 Sacramento Kings matchup against the Houston Rockets reached an all time high temperature as DeMar DeRozan went against Dillon Brooks.

Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan discuss the Kings bounce-back win over the Hornets, LaVine's season-high 42 points, DeRozan reacting to the big night and the needing a high sense of urgency for Sacramento the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/xhsbQnzmcD

The Sacramento Kings had big nights from DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, but fall in a battle to the Denver Nuggets 110-116.

A recent NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets saw a heated clash between DeMar DeRozan and Dillon Brooks over a crucial play. Thi

Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110.Jamal Murray scored 24 points for Denver,