Kings 132-127 Rockets (Jan 16, 2025) Game Recap

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — — DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, Malik Monk added 26 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.

Monk made the last four free throws for the Kings. They improved to 21-20 with their eighth win in nine games.

Domantas Sabonis had 20 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists for the Kings, and DeAaron Fox added 19 points.

Jaden Green led Houston with 28 points and Alperen Şengun had 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Rockets had won seven straight on the road.

Key moment

Trailing by 16 points midway through the third quarter, the Rockets surged back to take a 91-90 lead.

Next

The Rockets are in Portland on Saturday night. The Kings host Washington on Sunday night.

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