Nov 5, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) pulls in guard Nate Robinson (5) as he addresses referee Josh Tiven (58) for not calling a foul against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Nuggets were handed their third-straight loss after defeating the Detroit Pistons at home on opening night. Sacramento dominated from start-to-finish, outscoring the Nuggets 40-19 in the first quarter. Sacramento went on to win the game by the final of 131-109.
Denver couldn’t handleDeMarcus Cousinsin the post, givingTimofey MozgovandJaVale McGeefits all night. Mozzy and McGee combined for seven fouls as Cousins scored 30 points on 10-of-14 shooting in just 22 minutes of action.
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Right behind Cousins in the scoring column wasRudy Gay. Gay couldn’t be stopped either, scoring 29 points on 9-of-12 shooting, making all three shots from downtown. Other startersDarren CollisonandBen McLemorescored 10 points apiece in the winning effort.
Denver continues to look terrible in the half-court offense which leads to too many isolation’s. Denver shot 45.1% percent from the field tonight, which is respectable, but shot way too many three’s. Denver went 9-for-28 from behind-the-arc asWilson ChandlerandRandy Foyecombined for 6-of-11 from distance.
Speaking of Foye, he led Denver in the scoring department with 19 points off the bench, shooting 7-of-11 from the field. Starters Wilson Chandler andTy Lawsonadded 13 points apiece in the defeat whileDarrell Arthurtacked on 11 from the bench.
Denver looks like a mess right now – evenDanilo Gallinaricontinues to struggle. One thing I might suggest is ditch the three center rotation right now and deactivateJusuf Nurkicfor a couple of games. Let’s see what the other first-round pick Gary Harris can do. After all, Harris is arguably one of Denver’s best perimeter defenders which they so desperately needed tonight.
The Denver Nuggets (1-3) resume action tomorrow night as they take on the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers at home. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 PM EST, 8:30 PM MST and will be televised on ESPN.
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