Malik Monk, Houston Rockets and Sacramento kings
Monk (groin) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. Monk will be back in action Thursday night following a brief one-game absence due to a groin injury. He's expected to return to the starting five and has scored 20 points or more in five of his last six matchups.
The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.
Monk (groin) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
The Sacramento Kings have turned their season around under interim head coach Doug Christie and guard Malik Monk recently commented on their new coach.
Malik Monk hit three key fourth-quarter 3-pointers to stall a Memphis rally as part of a 31-point night, DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 29 points and the Sacramento Kings earned a 138-133 victory over the visiting Grizzlies on Friday night.
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded his league-leading 36 th double-double of the season to lead the Kings to a 132-127 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De’Aaron Fox.
Jan 10, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II ...
The Sacramento Kings have been clutch when it counts, going 11-13 in their last 24 showings with five clutch moments in their last ten games.
The Kings and Rockets have met once this season, where Sacramento picked up a nine-point home win. While the Kings are not on their hot streak anymore, they could use another shot of momentum to continue to climb up the Western Conference standings. Thursday's matchup is not a must-win for the Kings, but it would certainly help.
DeMar DeRozan gave Sacramento the lead for good with 2:20 remaining, De'Aaron Fox made five free throws amid two controversial calls in the final 33 seconds, and the host Kings hung on to defeat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.