Sacramento Kings Dennis Schoder (17) and Russell Westbrook (18) share congratulations after defeating the Houston Rockets in overtime at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Dec 21, 2025 (Sacramento Kings X photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:

1.The Sacramento Kings took on the Houston Rockets last night still without two of their major players Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis at Golden 1 Arena. Is there any relief on the horizon for Sacramento- what is the status of their returns?

2.The Kings got a great start in the early minutes of the the game Sunday night but the Rockets made up the difference after starting slow and began to extend their lead leading up to their halftime lead.

3.This game got intense in the fourth quarter in fact the Kings had a very real chance to clock a win pulling to within one point with three minutes left in the game. Once again they had a great opportunity to close out the fourth quarter and the game.

4.After trailing going into the final minutes of regulation who stepped up for Sacramento to secure the win for the Kings.

5.Next up for the Kings will another home game taking on the Eastern Conference leaders the Detroit Pistons this Tuesday night. What challenges do the Pistons bring into this game?

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason is heard each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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