In an electrifying NBA game on Friday night, the Sacramento Kings secured a 124-120 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game, described as a 'barnburner,' was highlighted by Malik Monk's exceptional performance. Coming off the bench, Monk scored 39 points, including five three-pointers, on a 16/29 shooting night at 55% FG and 5/8 from the 3-point line. He also contributed 4 rebounds and 4 assists. His efforts were crucial in the Kings' win, especially with De'Aaron Fox absent from the lineup. The victory was significant for the Kings, as they faced the West-leading Timberwolves on the road and managed to stay just a game back of the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference standings. The game's intensity was evident from the start, with the Kings jumping to a 10-2 lead, thanks to early contributions from Keon Ellis and Keegan Murray. However, it was Monk's late-game heroics, including a game-tying three-pointer in overtime, that sealed the deal for Sacramento.
The Kings go on the road and beat the number 1 seed out west π Malik Monk finishes with 39 points on 16-29 FG π₯ https://t.co/tfp1YM4k6w
Malik Monk SNAPPED in the Kings OT win. π for 6MOY? π https://t.co/wQg2CDoICG
Barnburner. The Kings and Timberwolves put on a show Friday night in Minnesota. The game was so good, they gifted us an extra 5 minutes. In the end, Malik Monk delivered, leading the Kings to an improbable 124-120 overtime win. Here are six quick thoughts:
Malik Monk tonight: 39 Points 4 Rebounds 4 Assists 55% FG 5/8 3PM https://t.co/iDcF2YnJp0
Large road win for the Kings in Minnesota without De'Aaron Fox. Malik Monk had 39 off the bench, 35 in second half/OT. Here's a look at the packed 5-10 spots in the West after the night's action. https://t.co/kfRzioDNut
Malik Monk off the bench tonight: 39 POINTS 5 THREES 16/29 FG π₯π₯π₯ https://t.co/pjupbUi236
What a win for the Kings. No De'Aaron Fox, roll into Minnesota and muscle out a win over the West-leading 'Wolves. Sacramento stays a game back of the No. 6 seed
Malik Monk is *cooking* https://t.co/PeQPDVf1fP
Kings run Veer aciton here, Lyles screens for Monk into a pindown for Huerter. Wolves switch the first, Conley fights through the pindown. Wolves had done a good job of switching Gobert out of matchups, he calls for it so he can get to the block but that leaves Monk open. https://t.co/JNj1XYYYxy
Malik Monk for 36 to tie the game in OT! Kings-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/6Muh5cgPGF https://t.co/Pv0doAmoAL
Malik Monk with 39 now. Yeesh.
Malik Monk from deeeeeep.
Sabonis fouls out.
Pretty fallaway from Keegan Murray. 117-115 Kings lead.
Nice shot Malik Monk, great attempt there buddy
Monk (33 PTS) puts the Kings up 1 with less than two minutes to play! Kings-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/6Muh5cgPGF https://t.co/4XU6KwOJ7h
Bucket. Then steal + bucket. 4 quick points from Malik Monk give Sacramento the lead! Kings-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/6Muh5cgPGF https://t.co/WtqItsD7rH
Keon Ellis steal. Keegan Murray 3-ball. 10-2 start for the Kings.