With the Nuggets 113-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, they improved to a 21-5 record since George Karl became head coach.

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points for Denver.

``We're better, a lot better,'' said Nuggets point guard Andre Miller, who had 18 points and 10 assists.

``We're not improving as fast as we did the first two weeks when I got here,'' said Denver coach George Karl, 17-25 when he replaced Michael Cooper as coach. ``But we are still making improvements each game.''

``I don't have to take or make shots like I had to last year when I had to carry this team on my back,'' Anthony said. ``This year I have help from Earl and others and I can take what the defense gives me.''