Kings Defeat Jazz, 125-104
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 125-104, at Golden 1 Center on Saturday.

A 35-23 first quarter carried the Kings to this wire-to-wire win, closing things out with a 44-26 third quarter. They got their lead up to 30 points at times, maintaining a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half. Sacramento shot 54 percent from the field and 49 percent from three-point range (22-of-45) while holding Utah to 44 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range (12-of-37). The Kings also out-assisted the Jazz, 36-28, while out-rebounding them, 53-43.

The Jazz (9-17) were led by Collin Sexton, finishing with 28 points and three rebounds. Lauri Markkanen totaled 18 points, six rebounds and three assists. Kelly Olynyk compiled nine points, five rebounds and 13 assists. Talen Horton-Tucker led the bench with 12 points, three rebounds, five assists and three steals.

The Kings (15-9) were led by Keegan Murray, tallying 47 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals on 12-of-15 from three-point range. Domantas Sabonis amassed 20 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Harrison Barnes had 16 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Malik Monk led the bench with 18 points, four rebounds and eight assists.

Both teams return to action on Monday, with Utah playing host to the Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento remaining home to face the New York Knicks.
Posted on: 12/16/2023 9:23 PM
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