Kings Defeat Jazz, 117-115
The Sacramento Kings defeated the host Utah Jazz, 117-115, at Vivint Arena on Tuesday.

There were eight ties and 10 lead changes in this game, with the majority of those coming in the fourth quarter. De'Aaron Fox was the hero, hitting a game-winning lay-up with 0.4 seconds remaining. Lauri Markkanen made a game-winning three to counter, but the ball was on his fingertips as the buzzer expired to give the Kings their win. Sacramento shot 54 percent from the field while holding Utah to 43 percent shooting. In addition, the Kings starters outscored the Jazz starters by 20 points.

The Kings (20-16) were led by Fox, finishing with 37 points, three rebounds, six assists and two blocks on 15-of-22 from the field. Domantas Sabonis collected 21 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. Harrison Barnes had 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter had 16 points apiece.

The Jazz (19-21) were led by Markkanen, amassing 28 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Clarkson collected 24 points, three rebounds and two assists. Mike Conley compiled 18 points, seven assists and three steals, while Jarred Vanderbilt accrued 14 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Malik Beasley led the bench with 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Sacramento has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Wednesday, returning home to play the Atlanta Hawks. As for Utah, they travel to face the Houston Rockets on Thursday for their next outing.
Posted on: 1/3/2023 8:38 PM
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