David Adelman’s father roamed the sidelines of Sacramento in the early 2000s. In an awkward situation this week, it was at least poetic that Adelman’s opportunity as the Nuggets’

Following Michael Malone’s unexpected exit from the Denver Nuggets, the team bounced back with a win over the Sacramento Kings. Still, his departure continues to stir controversy as new revelations shed light on the true reasons behind his sudden exit.

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), who played their first game since Malone was fired Tuesday.