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Domantas Sabonis powered through a lingering ankle injury to help the Sacramento Kings earn a much-needed win.

The Golden State Warriors' NBA-best winning streak was extended on Friday night in a potential first-round preview with the Denver Nuggets. Denver and Golden State are aligned in the No. 4-versus-No. 5 matchup in the Western Conference going into the weekend.

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AJ Johnson and Bub Carrington scored 19 points apiece for the Wizards (17-59), who have the second-worst record in the NBA. Tristan Vukcevic came off the bench to post 17 points and eight rebounds, helping the Wizards win despite missing five of their top seven scorers due to injuries.

Two years ago, the Sacramento Kings made the playoffs. The Stockton Kings also made the playoffs that year, the first of three straight seasons in the playoffs for Stockton. The Stockton Kings have put together a little dynasty.

Sacramento's Zach LaVine poured in 25 points to go with 10 rebounds and Domantas Sabonis racked up 24 points and 11 rebounds to help the Kings snap a three-game losing streak by thumping the host Charlotte Hornets 125-102 on Friday night.

Domantas Sabonis could be finished with the Sacramento Kings after this season, despite signing a massive contract extension. The talented center has been a force for his team, but the success hasn’t been what they’d hoped for.