The Kings beat the Rockets 120-111 on Dec. 3 in Sacramento. Rockets coach Ime Udoka, forward Tari Eason and center Alperen Sengun were fined $50,000, $35,000 and $15,000, respectively, after tempers flared in the final minutes.
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.
The Sacramento Kings have turned their season around under interim head coach Doug Christie and guard Malik Monk recently commented on their new coach.
Monk (groin) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
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.
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.
SACRAMENTO -- After a three-game road trip, the Kings returned home Thursday night ... record since taking over at the helm on Dec. 28. Malik Monk, who missed Tuesday's loss with an ankle injury ...
With Jimmy Butler suspended by the Heat, that puts the matchup of the game magnifier on two electric guards; Malik Monk and Tyler Herro With Butler requesting a trade and splitting ties with Miami, the reigns, at least at the guard position, get turned over to Herro.
Monk joining his college teammate, De'Aaron Fox, in the starting lineup was long overdue but better late than never. Monk has played a huge role in Sacramento's seven-game win streak, but he will not be available during their attempt at an eighth straight win.
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.
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.