DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 18 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 123-117 on Wednesday night.

The Kings appeared to be headed for a blowout loss on their home court, but that’s when DeRozan went to work. He scored 19 points in the third quarter, including 15 in the final 5:35, bringing his team back from a big deficit while bringing the arena to life.

It’s tough because looking at the landscape before I came here those were the guys I talked to, Fox, Domantas, and Malik,” DeRozan said. “Those are the core guys that made it easy for me to make

DeRozan scored 17 points in the third quarter as the Kings outscored the Warriors 37-20 to tie the game. Sacramento shot 57.7% from the field while holding Golden State to 40%. The Kings forced eight turnovers in the third, resulting in a 13-0 advantage in points off turnovers.

The Sacramento Kings complete the comeback after being down 65-48 at half to win 123-117, led by DeRozan and his 19-point 3rd quarter. Top Performers – Golden State Andrew Wiggins – 25 points, 6 rebounds,

(AP) DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points ... seven straight at home and are 10-2 under interim coach Doug Christie. Andrew Wiggins had 25 points and Buddy Hield added 17 points for the Warriors.

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) draws the foul on Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 ...

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