In a dominant performance, the Sacramento Kings triumphed over the Denver Nuggets, leading at various points with scores like 6-53, 47-44, and 74-61, before concluding with a 114-86 lead with 9:48 remaining in the fourth quarter. De'Aaron Fox was pivotal, extending his steal streak to 16 games and reaching 600 career steals, joining an elite group in franchise history. He also had at least 15 points, 10 assists, and five steals, a feat he's achieved multiple times. Malik Monk's 23 points off the bench, including a critical 3-pointer, helped cement the lead. Domantas Sabonis notched his 16th triple-double of the season with 17 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Kings showcased their depth with seven players scoring in double figures, improving their record to 30-21.
Sabonis' 16th triple-double of the season helps the Kings pick up an impressive win. 🔥 https://t.co/PTSzmrbW3E
The Kings had seven players score in double-figures in a blowout win vs. the Nuggets 🚨 Malik Monk: ▪️23 PTS | 9-13 FG | 3 3PT Sacramento improves to 30-21. https://t.co/jFPMK1mKld
From Kings: De'Aaron Fox is the first Kings player with at least 15 points, 10 assists and five steals in a game since he had 42 points, 12 assists and five steals in double overtime at the LA Clippers. He is the fifth player in franchise history with multiple such games with…
Sabonis' night looks to be done. 17-17-10 triple-double. Nice ovation from the crowd.
Malik Monk may have just put the Nuggets away with a 3-ball. Kings lead 114-86 with 9:48 remaining in the fourth. 23 for Monk off the bench.
Trey Lyles triple. Kings take a 106-86 lead into the fourth. 17 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists for Sabonis. 20 points off the bench for Monk. Fox has 15 points, 9 assists and 5 steals. Keegan Murray is up to 17 points.
From Kings: De'Aaron Fox has now reached 600 career steals tonight vs. Denver becoming the sixth player in franchise history with 600+ steals. He joins Sam Lacey, Doug Christie, Mitch Richmond, DeMarcus Cousins and Scott Wedman.
Kings are running and gunning. Lead the Nuggets 87-69 midway through the third.
Swipa the swiper 🦊 Back-to-back steals for De'Aaron Fox! Kings-Nuggets | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/d7uaWjJKPH https://t.co/q6Udl8yLi9
Fox with back-to-back fastbreak buckets. Kings lead 74-61.
Fox was mugged to end the half, but no call. Kings lead the Nuggets 67-57. Sabonis is up to 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Monk has 12 points off the bench and Keegan Murray has 9 points.
Fox knocked down his first triple. Kings are 9-for-17 from deep so far in this game. They lead 6-53.
The Kings are the team with energy, but the Nuggets are sticking with them. 47-44 Kings lead.
Monk has come out shooting again. Leads the Kings with 6 points in just 3 minutes of play.
From Kings: De'Aaron Fox has extended his steal streak to 16 games tonight vs. Denver. This marks the second-longest steal streak of his career, surpassing a 15-game streak from Dec. 31, 2019 to Jan. 30, 2020.
Joker zips a dime to Aaron Gordon for the reverse finish! Kings-Nuggets | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/d7uaWjJKPH https://t.co/xg2Ww7j7Ie
De'Aaron Fox finally gets the Kings on the board with a jumper in the lane. 6-2 Nuggets.