The Sacramento Kings defeated the Phoenix Suns, 114-106, at Footprint Center on Friday night.

Despite playing without Kevin Durant (ankle), the Suns (12-10) put together an impressive first half that led to a 59-50 halftime lead. However, the Kings (12-8) would change the dynamic of the game in the third quarter with a 33-12 advantage during the period, as Phoenix never got any closer than six points during the final 12 minutes.

De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 34 points, complementing with seven assists, four rebounds and one steal. Domantas Sabonis generated a 15-point, 17-rebound double-double that included five assists. Sasha Vezenkov registered 14 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals. Keegan Murray and Malik Monk produced matching 13-point efforts while also posting four rebounds and six assists, respectively. Keon Ellis went for 10 points and two rebounds.

Devin Booker paced the Suns with 28 points, which he supplemented with seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal. Eric Gordon furnished 19 points, three assists, two steals and one block. Jusuf Nurkic supplied 15 points, nine boards, three assists and one steal. Chimezie Metu delivered 10 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks.

The Kings return home to host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, while the Suns host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.