Kings Roll Rockets, 135-115
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Houston Rockets, 135-115, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday.

While there were seven ties and five lead changes in this game, Sacramento rode a 41-20 fourth quarter to this blowout win. The Rockets had a rare lead at the beginning of that quarter but the Kings led for all but a handful of minutes in this game. Sacramento shot 48 percent from the field and 84 percent from the free-throw line (26-of-31) while holding Houston to 46 percent from the field and 65 percent from the charity stripe (11-of-17). The Kings also won the turnover battle, 13-9.

The Rockets (10-31) were led by Jalen Green, generating 26 points, five rebounds and three assists. Eric Gordon amassed 19 points and two assists. Alperen Sengun tallied 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while KJ Martin led the bench with 21 points and five rebounds. Kevin Porter Jr departed after 10 minutes due to an injury.

The Kings (22-18) were led by Domantas Sabonis, collecting 25 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists. De'Aaron Fox finished with 24 points, two rebounds and nine assists. Harrison Barnes had 16 points, while Keegan Murray compiled 16 points, six rebounds and two assists. Trey Lyles led the bench with 20 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.

These teams will have a rematch on Friday for their next outing.
Posted on: 1/11/2023 10:27 PM
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