Denver snapped its four-game skid with a 124-116 victory over the Sacramento Kings in Wednesday's Western Conference matchup at the Golden 1 Center. It improved to 48-32 overall as it continues to fight for positioning in the playoff race. As for the Kings, they saw their own three-game winning streak come to an end as they fell to 39-41.

The Nuggets shocked the basketball world on Tuesday when they announced they were firing Malone, who had led the team to its first NBA championship only two seasons ago, as well as general manager Calvin Booth. While the Nuggets had struggled to replicate their success since that title, Malone was widely considered one of the NBA's better coaches.

The Denver Nuggets picked up their first win in the post-Michael Malone era, defeating the Kings 124-116 on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Christian Braun scored 25 points to lead the Nuggets (48-32),

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Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will face the Sacramento Kings in this exciting NBA matchup on Wednesday night at the Golden 1 Center.

The Kings will be missing the services of Malik Monk for the remainder of the regular season and likely in the play-in tournament as well.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will be out for two weeks with a left calf strain, according to ESPN Insider Shams Charania.

The Sacramento Kings will be without their star guard, Malik Monk, for the upcoming Play-In Tournament. More NBA news: Anthony Davis Seemingly Shades Rob Pelinka Ahead of Lakers vs Dallas Matchup Monk has been ruled out with a left calf strain,