Kings Defeat Thunder, 118-113
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 118-113, at Golden 1 Center on Friday.

While Oklahoma City led by nine points at the half, Sacramento rode a 59-47 second half to their comeback win. Neither team led by more than 10 points in this game, which was the Kings in the closing moments. Sacramento shot 24-of-28 from the free-throw line, while Oklahoma City connected on just 7-of-11. In addition, the Kings out-rebounded the Thunder, 61-40, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 21-2.

The Thunder (22-24) were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, accruing 37 points, seven assists and two steals on 16-of-23 from the field. Luguentz Dort amassed 15 points, three rebounds and two assists. Josh Giddey tallied 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, while Isaiah Joe led the bench with 21 points and six rebounds.

The Kings (26-18) were led by Keegan Murray, collecting 29 points and 14 rebounds on 10-of-12 shooting. De'Aaron Fox finished with 25 points, four rebounds and two assists. Domantas Sabonis collected 18 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists, while Kevin Huerter had 14 points and six boards. Harrison Barnes totaled 11 points, two rebounds and two assists to round out the starting lineup.

Sacramento has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Saturday, staying home to play the Philadelphia 76ers. As for OKC, they travel to face the Denver Nuggets on Sunday for their next outing.
Posted on: 1/20/2023 9:36 PM
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