Jokic has 32nd triple-double to lead Nuggets past Kings 124-116 in Denver's 1st game without Malone

SACRAMENTO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had his 32nd triple-double of the season with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists and Denver beat the Sacramento Kings 124-116 on Wednesday night in the Nuggets' first game since head coach Michael Malone was fired.

Christian Braun scored 25 points and Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. each had 21 points to help Denver end a four-game losing streak and complete a season series sweep of Sacramento.

With two regular-season games remaining, the Nuggets (48-32) are tied with the Clippers for the No. 4 playoff seed in the Western Conference.

Malone, the winningest coach in franchise history who guided the Nuggets to their only NBA championship in 2023, was fired Tuesday along with general manager Calvin Booth. David Adelman is serving as Denver's interim coach.

Zach LaVine had 27 points and 11 assists for the Kings, whose three-game winning streak ended. DeMar DeRozan added 22 points for Sacramento, which holds the No. 9 spot in the West.

The Nuggets led by 16 before the Kings made a run and got within 113-108 on Keon Ellis' jumper with 2½ minutes remaining. Jalen Pickett made a mid-range jumper for Denver and Jokic made two free throws to help secure the win.

The Nuggets closed the first half on a 13-5 run and then began the third quarter with a 18-10 spurt to sustain their momentum.

Denver starters Braun (16), Porter (14), Gordon (14) and Jokic (10) combined for 54 of the Nuggets’ 66 points in the first half.

The Kings host the Clippers on Friday, and the Nuggets face the Grizzlies in Denver on Friday.

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Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, center, makes a layup past Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) goes up for a layup as Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) goes up for a shot as Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott, left center, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) goes up for a layup as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) goes up for a layup as Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Denver Nuggets Head Coach David Adelman watches the team on defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) blocks Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine's (8) layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” won best picture, musical or comedy at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.

“Hamnet” won best picture, drama at the ceremony Sunday night.

Entering the night, “One Battle After Another” topped the list of nominations with nine, followed by “Sentimental Value” with eight.

Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The night marked Glaser’s second consecutive year as host.

The first award of the night went to Teyana Taylor, who won female supporting actor, motion picture for “One Battle After Another.”

The Golden Globes bill themselves as Hollywood’s booziest bash. The awards show was broadcast on CBS and is available to stream through Paramount+.

Here's a list of winners at Sunday's Golden Globes:

“Hamnet”

“One Battle After Another”

Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent”

Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”

Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You”

Timothée Chalamet, “Marty Supreme”

Teyana Taylor, “One Battle After Another”

Stellan Skarsgard, “Sentimental Value”

“The Secret Agent,” Brazil

“KPop Demon Hunters”

Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”

Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”

“Sinners”

“The Pitt”

“The Studio”

Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”

Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus”

Jean Smart, “Hacks”

Seth Rogen, “The Studio”

“Adolescence”

Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”

Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”

Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”

Erin Doherty, “Adolescence”

“Golden” from “Kpop Demon Hunters”

Ludwig Göransson, “Sinners”

Ricky Gervais, “Mortality”

“Good Hang With Amy Poehler”

For more coverage of the 2026 Golden Globes, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/golden-globe-awards

Owen Cooper arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Jean Smart poses in the press room with the award for best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy for "Hacks" during the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Noah Wyle poses in the press room with the award for best performance by a male actor in a television series – drama for "The Pitt" during the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Stellan Skarsgård, left, and Megan Everett-Skarsgard arrive at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Teyana Taylor arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)