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Kings Outlast Warriors After Lackluster First Half 123-117

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Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) takes a shot over the Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (71) in the second half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wed Jan 22, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Wednesday night, the Sacramento Kings (23-20) outlasted the Golden State Warriors (21-22) 123-117 after a lackluster first half of basketball. DeMar DeRozan had a 19 point third quarter and finished the game with 32 points. The Kings have not lost a game at home since Doug Christie became interim Head Coach. Every starter for Sacramento had double figures in a sparkling second half of basketball.

Game recap: The Kings got a bit of a slow start in the opening 12 minutes of play. The Kings finally got it together and going into the second quarter Golden State had taken a 24-20 lead. The Warriors continued to stay on top of the Kings hitting over 52% from downtown while the Kings were struggling at only 38%.

Sacramento was yet to heat up from beyond the arc in fact the Kings starting lineup was struggling to hit their stride at all. With a little over seven minutes left in the half, the Warriors had taken an 13 points lead 44-31.

Doug Christie was forced to take a timeout looking to stop the bleeding. The Kings were missing far too many open shots continuing to drag offensively. The Warriors took a 17 point lead into the locker room at the half 65-48.

By halftime Domantas Sabonis was the only King in double digits with 14 points and the Warriors Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Curry each had 12 points. Golden State had outscored the Kings 41-28 in the second quarter.

Going into the second half, Sacramento needed a much improved offensive effort. They were protecting the ball well with only five turnovers but were falling flat from beyond the arc as well as points in the paint. They were also struggling coming away with only two offensive rebounds.

Mid-way through the third quarter the Kings made a push cutting the Warriors 17 point lead to ten 64-74. With 4:21 left in the quarter, Sacramento still trailed by ten points 69-79. Domantas Sabonis clocked another double double with 18 points and 14 rebounds with nearly four minutes left in the third quarter.

All of the Kings starters with the exception of De’Aaron Fox had double figures. Fox was really struggling only hitting six points and one rebound. The Kings continued to trail by ten points looking to get into single digits.

With under two minutes left in the quarter the Kings had indeed cut the Warriors lead to single digits 80-85. Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr called a time-out with 1:14 left in the third. The Warriors had eight turnovers in the third quarter alone in eleven minutes of ugly basketball. As the third quarter came to an end this game was tied at 85 and the Kings had erased a 17 point half-time Warrior lead. DeMar DeRozan had scored 19 third quarter points.

The Kings started the fourth quarter by taking their first lead since the early moments of the first quarter 87-85. The Warriors answered right back with a slew of three’s taking back the lead 99-92. Golden State had hit 19 three’s to the Kings eight.

Sacramento answered and took a six point lead with 6:44 left in the game but the Warriors came roaring back with a couple more three’s and the game was tied once again. With 1:30 left on the clock the Kings had a 117-113 lead and this game was going down to the wire.

With 1:07 left in the game clutch player De’Aaron Fox gave the Kings a 119-113 lead. The final was 123-117 in favor of Sacramento in a game of constant fourth quarter lead changes.

After a slow first half, the Sacramento Kings really turned it on. DeMar DeRozan had the game high with 32 points and 5 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis had a double double with 26 points and 18 rebounds.

De’Aaron Fox had a couple of clutch shots in the final minutes of the fourth quarter finishing with 14 points and five rebounds. Malik Monk had 20 points and Keegan Murray finished with 13 points in one amazing second half of basketball.

The Warriors did a great job containing De’Aaron Fox in the first three quarters but he turned in eight points in the final quarter as Sacramento won their third game in a row.

The Warriors had a banner night from beyond the arc hitting 22 but it was just not enough to get past the surging Kings.

Game recap: Wednesday night a Northern California battle took place at Golden 1 Center between the Kings and the Warriors. The Kings are currently in seventh place in the Western Conference after climbing out of a 12th place position. The Warriors sit in 11th place.

The Warriors took the court without the services of Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga on Wednesday. Green is dealing with a mild calf strain and Kuminga is suffering from a lateral right ankle sprain. The Kings played this game without injury. Sacramento continued their win streak at home not having lost a game under interim coach Doug Christie. They picked up their third win in a row and their ninth win out of 11 starts.

There will not be a whole lot of down time for Sacramento after Wednesday night’s game. They hop on a plane Wednesday night heading out to Denver for a matchup with the fourth place Nuggets Thursday night. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 6:00 PM. The Kings will be in search of their fourth win in a row.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason: Kings win ninth out of last ten games defeating Wizards on Sunday

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The Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (left) takes a jump shot against the Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler (right) in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Jan 19, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 The Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis had himself a busy night with 29 points and 18 rebounds to help beat the Washington Wizards 123-100 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sunday night. It was the Kings ninth win in their last ten games.

#2 The Kings DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, Malik Monk scored 23 points, Keon Ellis scored 18 and was six for eight on three pointers.

#3 De’Aaron Fox contributed 12 points and had a season high 13 assists, Fox once again had one of those contributing nights in the Kings win.

#4 The Wizards Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and 12 rebounds despite his effort the Wizards have now lost ten straight games.

#5 The Kings host the Golden State Warriors on Wed Jan 22 at Golden 1 Center for a 7:00pm PST tip. The Warriors are 11th in the Western Conference they’ve won their last two games and won five of their last ten games. The last time the Kings faced Golden State they beat them in San Francisco 129-99 on Sun Jan 5th.

Join Barbara Mason for the Kings podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sabonis Shines as Kings Cruise Past Washington 123-100

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Keegan Murray dunks on Alex Sarr on a pass from Malik Monk (Photo Sacramento Kings on Instagram)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO, California. – The Sacramento Kings returned to action on Sunday night at the Golden 1 Center. The Kings hosted the Washington Wizards, the NBA’s worst-performing team this season. Sacramento last played on Thursday, defeating the Houston Rockets in a high-scoring game, 132-127. Meanwhile, the Wizards were on the second night of a back-to-back, having lost to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, 122-114. Historically, this type of matchup has been a trap game for the Kings, who have shown a tendency in recent years to play down to their opponents’ level. However, this time, the Kings handled business decisively, defeating the Wizards 123-100.

First Half

The Kings had a slow start as the Wizards opened the game with six unanswered points. However, Sacramento quickly responded with a 10-4 run to even the score at 10. From that point onward, the Kings dominated the first half. Sacramento outscored Washington 32-26 in the first quarter to take an early lead. The second quarter was more of the same, with the Kings outscoring the Wizards 30-22, entering halftime with a comfortable 62-48 lead. Sacramento seemed firmly in control of the game. In the first half, Domantas Sabonis had already recorded a double-double, tallying 18 points and 14 rebounds. Jonas Valančiūnas led the Wizards with 12 points in the first half.

Second Half
The Kings pulled away in the second half. While the Wizards showed some signs of life in the third quarter, narrowly outscoring the Kings 29-28, it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. Sacramento sealed the game in the fourth quarter, dominating 33-23 to secure the 123-100 victory. It was a solid performance by the Kings, who did exactly what was expected against a struggling Wizards squad.

Kings’ Key Performances
The standout player for Sacramento was Domantas Sabonis, who finished with an elite 29 points and 18 rebounds. Notable contributions also came from DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk, who combined for 47 points.

Wizards’ Key Performances
Jonas Valančiūnas led the Wizards with 23 points and 12 rebounds, putting in a strong effort despite the team’s struggles.

Postgame Insights
Pregame, Head Coach Doug Christie emphasized the importance of consistency, regardless of the opponent, saying that the Kings aim to approach every matchup with the same intensity. Domantas Sabonis echoed this sentiment after the game, saying: “Tonight was a test for us. Previously, we had lost to teams with not the best records, but tonight we came in and took care of business.”

When asked about his energy and its impact on the team, Keon Ellis replied with a lighthearted: “I just be chillin for real.” Indeed, the Kings seem to be riding high on their recent performances. With this win, Sacramento improved to 12-12 at home and 22-20 overall, defeating the Wizards convincingly, 123-100. The Kings really do just be chillin for real. 

Up Next
The Kings will have two days off before hosting the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at 7 PM PST at the Golden 1 Center.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: DeRozan leads Kings in 132-127 win over Rockets

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Guard Malik Monk (0) who was second in scoring for the Sacramento Kings is defended by the Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Thu Jan 18, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Big offensive night for the Sacramento Kings in a 132-127 win over the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The Kings had a big second quarter outscoring the Rockets 35-27.

#2 The Kings got scoring help from DeMar DeRozan who scored a leading 33 points. Since the seven game win streak DeRozan has been like his old self having successful scoring nights.

#3 Right behind DeRozan in scoring is Molik Monk who scored 26 points and had nine assists. Monk’s contributions have been big.

#4 What can you say about Domantas Sabonis that hasn’t already been said finishing third in scoring with seven assists he’s been crucial for the Kings and helping beating the Rockets was no different.

#5 The Kings go back at it again hosting the Washington Wizards on Sunday for a 6:00pm tip. The Wizards are dead last in the Eastern Conference at 6-33 and have lost eight straight games. The Wizards should be easy pickings for the Kings.

Join Jeremiah Salmonson for the Kings podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Edge Rockets in High-Scoring Thriller, Return Home Victorious 132-127

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Photo: Malik Monk backpedals after hitting a three-pointer and Dillon Brooks runs down the court behind him. (Sacramento Kings on Instagram)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO, California – The Sacramento Kings returned to action on Thursday night following a road trip that included stops in Boston, Chicago, and Milwaukee. The Kings emerged from the trip with a 2-1 record, having secured victories against the Celtics and Bulls but falling to the Bucks in their final matchup. On Thursday, the Kings faced the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center, with tip-off at 7 PM PST. The Rockets were playing the second night of a back-to-back, coming off an impressive 128-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Kings, eager to rebound from their loss to Milwaukee, secured a hard-fought 132-127 win, improving their season record to 21-20 and their home record to 11-12.

The game was a tale of two halves, with the Kings dominating early before the Rockets staged a comeback. Sacramento built a 16-point lead at one point but had to fend off Houston’s late surge. The Kings edged the Rockets 26-25 in the first quarter and 35-27 in the second, taking a 61-52 lead into halftime. However, the Rockets responded in the third quarter, outscoring the Kings 33-29 to narrow the deficit. Both teams exploded offensively in the fourth quarter, scoring 42 points each, but Sacramento held on to clinch the victory.

The closing minutes were marked by tension, with both Domantas Sabonis and Dillon Brooks fouling out after committing careless fouls. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka expressed frustration with the officiating, calling the late-game whistles “soft” and criticizing his players’ foul troubles.

Key Performers – Kings

The Kings were led by an outstanding performance from DeMar DeRozan, who delivered in crunch time by scoring 16 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter. De’Aaron Fox also played a crucial role, going a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line in the final minutes to seal the victory. Malik Monk provided a strong spark off the bench, contributing 26 points to the Kings’ effort.

Key Performers – Rockets

For the Rockets, Jalen Green led the charge with 28 points in the losing effort. Rookie Amen Thompson impressed with a double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Alperen Şengün also posted a double-double, finishing with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Postgame, the atmosphere in the Kings’ locker room was jubilant. Malik Monk praised the lively crowd at Golden 1 Center, saying, “I loved the energy tonight.”

Up Next

The Kings will remain at home to host the Washington Wizards on Sunday at 6 PM PST. As of this writing, the Wizards hold the league’s worst record at 6-33.

G League action: Stars slip by Kings in narrow win 121-117 at the Maverik Center

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Isaiah Crawford forward (11) of the Stockton Kings takes a free throw against the Salt Lake City Stars at the Maverik Center in West Valley City Utah on Tue Jan 14, 2025 (Stockton Kings X photo)

By William Espy

The Stockton Kings were back on the road on Tuesday night, as they visited the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah to take on the Salt Lake City Stars.

Starting the night, the Kings found themselves first in the Western Conference. They were hoping to continue building off of their 6-1 start to the season, while the Stars were looking to move above .500. Ultimately, the Stars would be on the winning end of things as they’d narrowly win, 121-117.

Stockton got off to an early lead, ending the first quarter up 26-22, however Salt Lake City bounced back with a strong second quarter. They dropped 37 points in the second frame, making it a 59-54 lead for the home team at halftime.

The second half would mirror the first. The Kings had a strong third quarter and after scoring 33 points in the third, they held a lead going into the final frame. They’d be unable to contain the Stars’ offense in the fourth quarter though, and Salt Lake City would walk away with a 121-117 win.

Mason Jones had a great individual performance for Stockton, scoring 30 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Terry Taylor also had a strong night, going 22/5/5 for the Kings.

Chasson Randle was +17 on the night, meaning he was having a massively positive impact for the Kings, as they weren’t giving up many baskets with him on the floor.

Salt Lake City had two standouts on the night, with Oscar Tshiebwe scoring 30 and grabbing 22 boards while Elijah Harkless dropped 29 points. The most impressive thing for Tahiebwe was the fact that 10 of his rebounds were offensive, generating more offense for his team which ultimately became the difference between a win and a loss.

Despite Tahiebwe’s spectacular performance on the glass, his teammates didn’t help him out much and the Stars finished with just two more rebounds than the Kings.

Due to the loss, the Kings will now trail the Santa Cruz Warriors at the top of the West. They’ll look to get revenge on Thursday, when they visit the Stars once again. After that, the Kings will have one of their most important games of the season as they’ll visit the team at the top of the conference, Santa Cruz.

Kings Winning Streak Comes to an End at the Hands of the Milwaukee Bucks Losing 130-115

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers (right) points out instructions as Giannis Antetokounmpo (left) stands by in the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Fiserv Arena in Milwaukee on Tue Jan 14, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Milwaukee Bucks (20-17) controlled the opening quarter leading the Sacramento Kings(20-19) 47-26 after the first 12 minutes of play in tonight’s matchup. The Kings were able to match the Bucks in the second and third quarters but could not get on top of Milwaukee playing from behind all night.

The Kings cut a 28 point deficit to 11 in the fourth quarter but that was as close as they would get. There would be no eighth win in a row for Sacramento. The final was 130-115 in favor of the Bucks.

Game recap: The first quarter was not the start that the Kings were looking for. The first six minutes of the first quarter was a close one but then the Bucks began to make a move extending a slim lead into a monster lead.

After the first 12 minutes of play, the Bucks had established a 47-26 lead. It was a huge lead for Milwaukee as they were leaving the Kings in the dust and Sacramento was being manhandled at every turn offensively and defensively.

The Kings started the second quarter going shot for shot with the Bucks but with 21 points to make up, shot for shot was not the answer. Mid-way through the quarter, not a single King had double digits. They were faced with a huge mountain to climb.

With a little under five minutes left in the first half, DeMar DeRozan was the first King to reach a double digit tally. The Bucks owned the paint shooting around 55% to the Kings 39%. At the half, the Bucks were cruising leading 75-54.

Milwaukee had led by as much as 28 points but the Kings cut it by as much as 12 points trailing 46-62 with 2:41 left in the half. The Bucks pushed their lead back out to 75-54 as the second quarter came to an end. The second quarter was a tie with each team scoring 28 points. Sacramento had matched the Bucks but had made absolutely no ground.

Milwaukee had controlled the paint through the two opening quarters scoring 34 points to the Kings 18. Both teams committed only four turnovers apiece so good ball protection on both sides. The poor second half of the first quarter was a killer for Sacramento.

They were not able to recover at all in the second quarter. They kept pace with Milwaukee but could not get on top of them. By the half the Kings had Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox and DeRozan all with double digits. The Bucks also had three starters with double figures; Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge with 19 points. The Sacramento Kings had a lot of work to do in the second half.

The Kings outscored the Bucks in the third quarter but only by a single point 28-27 and going into the fourth quarter, Milwaukee had a 102-82 lead. A win for Sacramento in this game was a long shot at best. An eighth win in a row was not looking very good for the Kings.

The fourth quarter got underway and at 9:42 the Kings trailed by 13 points making a bit of a run 91-104. The Sacramento run continued as the Kings pulled to within 11 points trailing 96-107 with a lot of game left.

That would be as close as Sacramento would get. They couldn’t make the stops, and they couldn’t make the shots when they needed them. The offensive excellence of the Bucks Tuesday night overwhelmed the Kings. Once again the Kings bench was quiet finishing with 17 points while the Milwaukee bench hit 41 points. The final for this game was 130-115 in favor of the Bucks.

Every starter for the Kings shot double figures with DeRozan leading the pack shooting for 28 points and six rebounds. Fox finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds, a double double. Sabonis also had a double double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Keon Ellis had 18 points and Keegan Murray shot for 11 points and 7 rebounds.

Game notes: Tuesday night the Kings took on the Bucks looking for their eighth win in a row but it was too much Giannis scoring 33 points and the Kings ended their seven game win streak. The Kings were faced with containing Antetokounmpo and Damien Lilliard a monster task.

Sacramento had most of their starting roster ready to roll in this game as they finish up this road trip. Malik Monk unfortunately did not play in Tuesday night’s game. He is dealing with a groin injury and is listed as day-to-day. The Kings will really missed him in this tough matchup. They tried to finish up this final game with a win and get a spotless road trip but it wasn’t to be.

The Kings will now return home to Golden 1 Center for a matchup with the Houston Rockets on Thursday looking to start another win streak. This will be another tough assignment for the team but they are fully capable of coming out on top. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason: Kings keep it rolling now with 7 consecutive wins; face the Bucks on Tuesday

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The Sacramento Kings center Daomantis Sabonis (11) battles for the basketball with the Chicago Bulls Patrick Willis left and Matas Buzells right in the first half at the United Center in Chicago on Sun Jan 12, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis scored 22 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists as the Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls 124-119 for their seventh consecutive win.

 #2 The Kings De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points and Fox pulled down nine rebounds. Fox sat out for three games due to a bruised right glute. Malik Monk scored 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

#3 Former Bull DeMar DeRozan got a nice ovation from the Chicago crowd and scored 21 points for the Kings. DeRozan played for three seasons with the Bulls and was a six time All Star. DeRozan joined the Kings in a three team trade last July.

#4 Sabonis had a good game against the Boston Celtics scoring 23 points and got his season high for rebounds with 28 on Friday. Sabonis helped the Kings get to 7-1. Also head coach Doug Christie since taking over the Kings since former coach Mike Brown was fired helped improve the club.

#5 The Kings tip off against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tue Jan 13 with a 5:00pm PST tip. The Bucks are sixth in the Eastern Conference and have won five of their last ten games.

Join Barbara Mason for the Sacramento Kings podcast Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Win Seventh Game In a Row Beating Bulls 124-119

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Sacramento Kings DeMar DeRozan third from right , goes to take a shot against the Chicago Bulls defenders Lonzo Ball (2), Jalen Smith (7) and Josh Giddy front left in first half action at the United Center in Chicago on Sun Jan 12, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (20-19) are on a mission right now. They just won their seventh game in a row beating the Chicago Bulls (18-21) 124-119 after a win over the Boston Celtics. Every starter in the game posted double digits and Domantas Sabonis had another monster game with 16 rebounds and 22 points.

The team welcomed De’Aaron Fox back on the court after missing three games and he had the team high of 26 points. It was a close game for the Kings but they won the third and fourth quarters that pushed them over the top after trailing at the half.

Game recap: The two teams battled it out in the opening quarter and after the first 12 minutes the Kings had a slight edge over the Bulls leading 32-30. Chicago continued to fight and took a 63-61 lead into the locker room. The second half would reveal which team would dictate the flow of the game and walk away with a win.

Sacramento won both the third and fourth quarters. In the third quarter they outscored the Bulls 36-32 taking a 97-95 lead into the fourth quarter. This game was up for grabs and promised to be a close finish.

The fourth quarter would indeed reveal a close finish but Sacramento outscored Chicago by a slim 27-24 margin. With the Kings winning the third quarter, winning the fourth was the deciding factor with Sacramento the victor 124-119. The Kings had won their seventh game in a row and had surpassed the .500 mark in a remarkable season turnaround.

This was an absolute team effort with every starter finishing the game with double figures. De’Aaron Fox who was back in action after missing a few games had the team high with 26 points and nine rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan finished with 21 points and Keegan Murray had another good showing with 14 points and five rebounds. Malik Monk was also completely on board with 18 points and eight rebounds.

Domantas Sabonis continued his tear finishing with 22 points and 16 rebounds. The defensive effort was another solid one and the fall off defensively in the past appears to be just that, in the past. With only eight turnovers this was another all-around solid game for the Kings. They were great at the line shooting 81%.

As expected, the Bulls Zach LaVine had the high for the game with 36 points and 10 rebounds. The defense on both teams was excellent but Sacramento was just a bit better out-rebounding the Bulls by a few. The Bulls had a better showing off the bench with 30 points to the Kings 23 points but Sacramento’s starting lineup put this game away.

This was the Kings season high for wins in a row. It was a triumphant return forDeRozan who got a nice reception from his former team. Kings Head Coach Doug Christie now has a 7-1 win/loss record after dropping the first game in his new role.

It has been an amazing turnaround considering the struggles they were experiencing just a few weeks ago. The Bulls cut the Kings lead to a single point with 2:28 left in the game but clutch man Fox bumped the leading back hitting two foul shots with 1:29 left on the clock. With 22 seconds left in the game the Bulls got called for a five second violation following a timeout and Sabonis hit a couple of free throws to finish the Bulls off.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon the Kings beat the Bulls 124-119 for their seventh win in a row. The good news for the Kings was that Fox was back on the court for this game after missing three games with a glute contusion.

As this winning streak goes on they got all hands on board to extend it. The thing about winning streaks is that they do sooner or later come to an end and it takes tremendous work to keep it intact. The Kings kept an eye on Zach LaVine who always is a threat as well as Nikola Vucevic.

Tuesday night the Kings continue their road trip taking on the Milwaukee Bucks before returning home to Golden 1 Center in Sacramento for a matchup with the Rockets. Tipoff for the Milwaukee game is scheduled for 5:00 PM as Sacramento will be looking for win number eight.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings win sixth straight game beat Celtics 114-97

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Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis (11) shoots against the Boston Celtics Luke Kornet (40) during the second half at TD Garden in Boston on Fri Jan 10, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 The Sacramento Kings won their sixth in a row beating one of the NBA’s toughest teams the Boston Celtics 114-97 at TD Garden on Friday night as the Kings embark on a three game road trip.

#2 The Kings had a offensive resurgence in the fourth quarter scoring 38 points to the Celtics 21 points. The Kings just rose to the occasion with explosive offense and their defense allowed the Celtics just 21 points.

#3 High scorers DeMar DeRozan with 24 points, Domantas Sabonis with 23 points and Malik Monk came in third with 22 points. DeRozan, Sabonis, and Monk no doubt rose to the occasion in the win.

#4 For Sabonis with his 23 points he got a career high 28 rebounds talk about the game that Sabonis had and the surprising win over the Celtics.

#5 The Kings tip off against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday. The Bulls won their last game against the Washington Wizards 138-105 in Chicago. The Bulls are tenth in the Western Conference and have won five of their last ten games.

Join Jeremiah for the Kings podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com