The Kings and Rockets have met once this season, where Sacramento picked up a nine-point home win. While the Kings are not on their hot streak anymore, they could use another shot of momentum to continue to climb up the Western Conference standings. Thursday's matchup is not a must-win for the Kings, but it would certainly help.
Sacramento Kings fan favorite Malik Monk is defying the odds as the rare two-guard who lives up to his big second contract.
Monk had 26 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 132-127 victory over the Rockets.
The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.
Tristi Rodriguez delivers the takeaways from the Sacramento Kings' 132-127 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at Golden 1 Center.
Monk (groin) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. Monk will be back in action Thursday night following a brief one-game absence due to a groin injury. He's expected to return to the starting five and has scored 20 points or more in five of his last six matchups.
DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points, while Malik Monk added 28 and nine assists as Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127. Behind by 16 points midway through the third quarter, the Rockets charged back to take a 91-90 lead early in the fourth.
Marvelous Mr. Monk. With De’Aaron Fox missing his first game of the season, his close friend, Malik Monk took the keys to the car. Monk didn’t disappoint. He started
The Sacramento Kings have been clutch when it counts, going 11-13 in their last 24 showings with five clutch moments in their last ten games.
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded his league-leading 36 th double-double of the season to lead the Kings to a 132-127 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
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