Kings-Nuggets Preview (The Associated Press)

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After posting the NBA's worst field-goal defense over the last eight seasons, the Sacramento Kings are showing early signs of finally reaching a turning point. Conversely, the Denver Nuggets' days of high-scoring offense may be numbered. After finally finding some success against the Nuggets last season following years of being dominated in the series, Sacramento's revamped defense looks to frustrate Denver on Monday night. No team was easier to shoot against from 2006-07 through last season than the Kings, who let opponents shoot 47.2 percent.

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