The Sacramento Kings dominated the game against the Denver Nuggets, leading in the first quarter 47-44, and extending their lead to 67-57 by halftime. The Kings continued to build their lead, with a 106-86 advantage going into the fourth quarter. Malik Monk's impressive performance, with 23 points, helped the Kings secure a blowout win of 114-86. Additionally, seven Kings players scored in double figures, with Monk leading the charge. In a separate game, the Oklahoma City Thunder led the Kings 67-57 at halftime, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams leading the scoring. The Thunder ultimately secured a 146-111 victory over the Kings, with strong performances from Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace, and a dominant showing from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving for the Dallas Mavericks.
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.
Thunder 67 Kings 57 H | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 19 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Jalen Williams 19, 4, 4. OKC shot 56.8%, 6-13 3FG; SAC 47.8%, 5-16. Domantas Sabonis 10, 7, 9 for the Kings (he lost a rebound somewhere in there).
Thunder with a 10-2 run to start the second quarter. Jalen Williams with 8 of those points, pushing OKC to a 39-29 lead at the 9:12 mark. Kings have three turnovers early in the second.
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.
Malik Monk is cooking. Eight quick points off the bench. OKC leads 21-20.
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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.