Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets misses a basket against the Sacramento Kings during OT at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Sacramento won 124-122.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSacramento Kings Hassan Whiteside (20), Buddy Hield (24) and Cory Joseph (9) celebrate winning of season opening game against Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Sacramento won 124-122.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFacundo Campazzo (7) of the Denver Nuggets leaves court after losing home opening game against Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Sacramento won 124-122 OT.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostThe Denver Nuggets open their season against the Sacramento Kings at an empty Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostJamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets warms up for the season opening game against Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostNikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets warms up for the season opening game against the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets celebrate their season opener against the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Nikola Jokic (15), right, scores a basket against Sacramento Kings Nemanja Bjelica (8) during first half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Will Barton (5), left, controls the ball against Sacramento Kings Cory Joseph (9) during 1st half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostGary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets, left, controls the ball against Sacramento Kings Nemanja Bjelicaduring (8) during 1st half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, left, talks to Jamal Murray (27) during 1st half of the game against Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Jamal Murray (27), left, drives against Sacramento Kings Richaun Holmes (22) during 1st half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Nikola Jokic (15), left, controls the ball by Sacramento Kings Harrison Barnes (40) during 1st half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Gary Harris (14), right, dunks by Sacramento Kings Buddy Hield (24) during 1st half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Jaml Murray (27), right, steals the ball from Sacramento Kings Richaun Holmes (22) during 1st half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets PJ Dozier (35) scores in the 1st half of the game against Sacramento Kings during at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSacramento Kings De'Aaron Fox (5) scores the basket during 2nd half of the game against Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Paul Millsap (4), scores during 2nd half of the game against Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSacramento Kings Buddy Hield (24) makes a 3 point shot during 2nd half of the game against Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSacramento Kings Cory Joseph (9), right, controls the ball against Denver Nuggets Jamal Murray (27) during 2nd half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Jamal Murray (27), right, dunks by Sacramento Kings Marvin Bagley III (35) during 2nd half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Paul Millsap (4), scores 3 points shoot during 2nd half of the game against Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Michael Porter Jr. (1) controls the rebound in the 2nd half of the game against Sacramento Kings during 2nd half of the game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.
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Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets misses a basket against the Sacramento Kings during OT at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Sacramento won 124-122.
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The Denver Nuggets hosted the Sacramento Kings in their NBA season opener at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Sacramento won 124-122 in overtime.

























