Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives on the Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (left) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Jan 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

1.Before we get into Sunday night’s game just wanted to catch up on the status of the current King’s injuries but also the unfortunate suspension of Dennis Schroeder and how that all played out.

2.The Kings went into Sunday night’s game against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets dealing with a seven game losing streak. They just had been unable to do much about the skid, just couldn’t turn it around.

3. Sunday at Golden 1 the Kings faced a really frustrated Houston Rockets who have been struggling falling apart in the fourth quarter of games losing their past two games to the Portland Trailblazers.

4. What do you feel was the turning point in the fourth quarter for the Kings that sealed the deal getting Sacramento their ninth win of the season.

5. Next up for the Kings will be a game with the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night in Sacramento playing this game without Dennis Schroeder on the bench.

Barbara Mason does Sacramento Kings podcasts 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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