Nuggets' Will Barton: Pours in 16 off bench Thursday

Barton poured in 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and added five assists, two rebounds and one block over 32 minutes in Thursday's 116-100 loss to the Kings.

Analysis:

Barton picked up where he left off before the All-Star break, tallying his seventh straight double-digit scoring effort and shooting at least 46 percent for the third consecutive contest. With recent injuries to Danilo Gallinari (groin), Emmanuel Mudiay (back) and Wilson Chandler (illness), Barton has thrived during February, averaging 16.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists across 32.6 minutes in nine contests, with all three figures representing his best in any full month this season.