Kings vs. Nuggets preview: Westbrook battles his old team again, Nuggets aim for 5 consecutive wins

The Kings had a poor start to the season. They suffered two consecutive losses to the Thunder and Timberwolves, and ranked 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses. The Kings' points gain and loss data are very average, averaging 115.3 points per game, ranking 10th in the Western Conference; averaging 123.9 points per game, ranking last in the Western Conference, and their defense is very poor.

LaVine is the Kings' leading scorer, averaging 25.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 52.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 43.1%. However, his performance when the team is in adversity is average. DeRozan averaged 20.8 points and 3.6 assists per game and was the team's second-leading scorer. Sasquatch averaged only 15.3 points, 14 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game this season. His scoring and assist data have dropped significantly compared with last season. Westbrook's statistics are good, averaging 15 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. Monk and Schroeder also averaged double figures per game, but the Kings' lineup has average depth, especially the bench's poor scoring ability.

The Nuggets got off to a hot start after strengthening their lineup during the offseason. They had won 4 consecutive games and ranked third in the Western Conference with a record of 7 wins and 2 losses. The Nuggets' offense is extremely powerful, averaging 124.2 points per game, ranking first in the Western Conference and second in the league. They only concede 111 points per game, ranking second in the Western Conference. Their defense has improved significantly from last season. They average 13.2 points better than their opponents per game, and they are both good at offense and defense.

Jokic still shows his ability to be the best in the league, averaging 25.2 points, 13 rebounds, 11.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game. He leads the team in all four statistics. He just won the Western Conference Player of the Week last week. Murray averaged 22.8 points, 5.6 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Gordon also averaged 20.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, shooting 46.3% from three-point range. Braun and Hardaway Jr. also averaged double figures in points per game. Together with Varan, Cameron Johnson and others, the team is strong.

The two teams met once this season, when the Nuggets defeated the Kings at home 130-124. Jokic scored 34 points, 14 assists and 7 rebounds, while Braun and Gordon both scored more than 20 points. For the Kings, Westbrook scored 26 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists against his old team, but DeRozan and LaVine both performed abnormally. In the last 10 meetings between the two teams, the Nuggets have a clear advantage with 7 wins and 3 losses.

When they meet again, the Nuggets still have the advantage. They will win 5 consecutive games in this game. In terms of injuries, the Kings' Sasha is doubtful and Keegan Murray continues to be absent. As for the Nuggets, Murray and Gordon, who both missed the last game, are likely to play.