DeMar DeRozan scores 33 points, Malik Monk adds 26 in the Kings’ 132-127 win over the Rockets

DeMar DeRozan scores 33 points, Malik Monk adds 26 in the Kings' 132-127 win over the Rockets | iNFOnews.ca
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) is guarded by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, Malik Monk added 26 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.

Monk made the last four free throws for Kings. They improved to 21-20 with their eighth victory in nine games.

Domantas Sabonis had 20 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists for the Kings, and DeAaron Fox added 19 points.

Jaden Green led Houston with 28 points, and Alperen Şengun had 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Rockets had won seven straight on the road.

Key moment

DeMar DeRozan scores 33 points, Malik Monk adds 26 in the Kings' 132-127 win over the Rockets | iNFOnews.ca
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, left, drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Behind by 16 points midway through the third quarter, the Rockets charged back to take a 91-90 lead.

Up next

The Rockets are at Portland on Saturday night. The Kings host Washington on Sunday night.

DeMar DeRozan scores 33 points, Malik Monk adds 26 in the Kings' 132-127 win over the Rockets | iNFOnews.ca
Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie shouts from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)
DeMar DeRozan scores 33 points, Malik Monk adds 26 in the Kings' 132-127 win over the Rockets | iNFOnews.ca
Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis, left, pleads with referee Justin Van Duyne, front right, after being called for a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

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