The Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox's early three-pointer, dominated the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 114-86. The Kings were efficient from deep, shooting 9-for-17 early on. By halftime, they led 67-57, with Domantas Sabonis tallying 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Malik Monk contributing 12 points off the bench. The Kings' momentum continued into the fourth quarter with a 106-86 lead, as Sabonis achieved a triple-double with 17 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Monk scored 20 points off the bench. Fox ended the game with 15 points, 9 assists, and 5 steals, and Keegan Murray totaled 17 points. Monk's three-pointer in the fourth quarter extended the Kings' lead, and they ultimately won with seven players scoring in double figures, improving their record to 30-21. Monk was the top scorer with 23 points.
Thunder beat the Kings 127-113. - SGA: 38-3-7 (15-26 shooting) - Dub: 32-7-9 (13-19 shooting) - Dort: 17 and 9 rebounds - Chet: 14 and 4 blocks Good bounce back by OKC, and good poise down the stretch as the Kings hit a flurry of 3s.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander today: 38 points - 7 assists - 2 blocks Jalen Williams today: 32 points - 9 assists - 7 rebounds 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/cgptojISJy
Trouble in OKC. The Kings came out sluggish and the Thunder made them pay. Riding the hot shooting of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, OKC took a big lead. The Kings battled, but came up short, falling by a final of 127-113. Here are six quick thoughts:
Thunder 127 Kings 113 F | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 38 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists; Jalen Williams 32, 7, 9; Lu Dort 17, 9; Chet Holmgren 14, 4, 4 blocks. OKC once again avoids a three-game losing streak and beats SAC for the first time in three tries.
105-97 Thunder lead. Kings hanging around. 12-2 run.
Kings trail the Thunder 67-57. Sabonis with a near triple-double. Murray has 10 points and 7 rebounds. 11 off the bench for Monk and 12 points for Barnes. Kings can't stop SGA or Williams.
Kings trail OKC 29-27 after 1Q. Sabonis has 8 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds. Monk has 8 points off the bench and Murray has 6 points and 5 rebounds.
Thunder 29 Kings 27 End 1Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said energy would be a point of emphasis today given how flat OKC has been in afternoon starts. He had 15 points, a rebound and two assists in the quarter, and though OKC's execution wasn't perfect, its energy was good.
Malik Monk is cooking. Eight quick points off the bench. OKC leads 21-20.
Malik Monk finally hits a triple for the Kings. They were 0-for-7 before that bucket.
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Mavs 146 Thunder 111 F | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Cason Wallace 15, 2; Chet Holmgren 13, 12. Luka Doncic 32 and Kyrie Irving 25 for Dallas, which never trailed and led by as many as 41.
Mavs 110 Thunder 89 End 3Q | Pretty clearly frustrated Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses a good look before the buzzer. He has 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Chet Holmgren 13, 12, 1 block. Luka Doncic 32, 8, 9. Mavs a 50-26 edge in the paint, and outscored OKC 39-27 in the 3Q
Feels like the Mavs are killing the Thunder from long range, but OKC has more 3s (13 to 10) and the percentages are pretty even (OKC 39.4, DAL 40). But Dallas is packing the paint and daring OKC to win from out there. Mavs up 46-22 in paint points.
Thunder with more fouls (3) than field goals (2), and the Mavericks lead 20-7. Timeout OKC, 7:20 1Q.
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
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.
Kings are running and gunning. Lead the Nuggets 87-69 midway through the third.
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.