NBA: DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk Help Sacramento Kings Down Houston Rockets 132-127

DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points, while Malik Monk added 28 and nine assists as Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127. Behind by 16 points midway through the third quarter, the Rockets charged back to take a 91-90 lead early in the fourth. However, the Kings pushed through to take the win eventually at the end.

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Updated on: 18 January 2025 3:01 pm

NBA basketball game Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets-Malik Monk

NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball game Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets-Dillon Brooks

NBA 2024-25: Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts after being called for a foul | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, California.

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NBA 2024-25: Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) is guarded by Rockets forward Tari Eason | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) is guarded by Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) is guarded by Rockets center Alperen Sengun | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

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, California.

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NBA basketball game Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets-Jalen Green

NBA 2024-25: Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) is guarded by Rockets guard Jalen Green | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) is guarded by Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball game Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets-Keegan Murray

NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk, right, react after teammate Keegan Murray scores | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk, right, react after teammate Keegan Murray scores during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball game Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets-Alperen Sengun

NBA 2024-25: Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) is guarded by Kings forward Domantas Sabonis | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) is guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) blocks a shot by Rockets center Alperen Sengun | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) blocks a shot by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA basketball game Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets-Amen Thompson

NBA 2024-25: Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) is guarded by Kings forward Keegan Murray | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) is guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.