Kings interim head coach Doug Christie speaks with the media following Sacramento's 132-123 loss to the Denver Nuggets Thursday at Ball Arena.Christie proud of Kings' ‘resilient' comeback effort despi

The Kings almost came back from a 25-point deficit on the second night of a back-to-back, but Nikola Jokic was too much to overcome.

It’s the fight that matters – even in a loss. Despite trailing by 22 points at halftime, the Kings showed resilience down the stretch before falling to the Denver Nuggets 132-123 on Thursday night at Ball Arena.

Jokic, a three-time MVP, made a three-quarter court shot at the third-quarter buzzer to put the Nuggets up by 25 points. The Kings staged a big fourth-quarter comeback to get within five, but Jokic made four free throws in the final minute to secure the victory for Denver.

Despite trailing by 22 points at halftime, the Kings showed resilience down the stretch before falling to the Denver Nuggets ... defeat in 13 games since Doug Christie took over as the interim ...

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight ... The Kings lost for the third time in 13 games since Doug Christie took over as the interim coach. The Kings scored the first 14 points of the ...

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight ... The Kings lost for the third time in 13 games since Doug Christie took over as the interim coach. The Kings scored the first 14 points of the ...

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Kings interim coach Doug Christie speaks to reporters following Sacramento’s 110-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night at Barclays Center.Christie happy with road win, but feel Kings could be