The Kings were led by veteran forward DeMar DeRozan with 33 points, while standout guard Malik Monk chipped in 26 points and 9 assists. Thursday's matchup was as exciting as many expected it would be with 22 lead changes,

The Kings beat the Rockets 120-111 on Dec. 3 in Sacramento. Rockets coach Ime Udoka, forward Tari Eason and center Alperen Sengun were fined $50,000, $35,000 and $15,000, respectively, after tempers flared in the final minutes.

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.

Here is a look at each team's injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup. Devin Carter - QUESTIONABLE (shoulder) Jordan McLaughlin - OUT (personal) Malik Monk - PROBABLE (groin) Tari Eason - QUESTIONABLE (leg) Jock Landale - QUESTIONABLE (personal) Jabari Smith Jr.

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.

SACRAMENTO -- After a three-game road trip, the Kings returned home Thursday night to face the Western Conference's second-place Houston Rockets ... helm on Dec. 28. Malik Monk, who missed ...

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.

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.

Malik Monk could return to the lineup when the Kings play host to the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Monk missed Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to ...

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight triple-double before the fourth quarter, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night.

DeMar DeRozan is widely known as the king of the mid-range. Between the turn-around mid-range jumpers and his pull-up shots in the paint, it's the key talking point for anyone dissecting the six-time All-Star's game.

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