The Sacramento Kings got their lick back against the Denver Nuggets with a little help from their All-Star and the dynamic duo from Kentucky. After being down as much as 19 points, the Kings were able to rally back and win 127-126 after a game-winning free throw from Malik Monk with just 0.7 seconds left in regulation.

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Here are six takeaways from game two of their back-to-back.

Ice cold start

“It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish,” an untrue statement.