Kings 141-97 Jazz (December 8, 2024) Game Recap

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — – Kevin Huerter had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night.

The Kings, who have won three of their last four games, are on an offensive tear for scoring 140 points in Friday’s win over Spurs.

The Jazz, who have lost six of their last seven, were led by Keyonte George with 25 points and John Collins with 19.

Utah never led.

Sacramento opened a 20-point lead in the second quarter and led 62-45 at halftime. The Kings continued to dominate with a 43-point third quarter, with De’Aaron Fox hitting the buzzer beater in the third quarter to give the Kings a 31-point lead heading into the fourth.

Fox added 21 points and nine assists, and Domantas Sabonis had 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Doug McDermott hit six 3-pointers and had 18 points in the fourth quarter, sparking a “Doug-ie” chant from the Sacramento crowd.

Takeaways

Jazz: Leading scorer Lauri Markkanen, who missed Friday’s game with a back injury, was held to eight points and just 2-of-9 shooting.

Kings: Sacramento, which is among the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league this season, broke out on 50% shooting from deep (22 of 44) and 57% overall from the floor. Head coach Mike Brown said before the game that the Kings can still be successful despite their 3-point struggles by defending and finding other ways to win.

Key moment

DeMar DeRozan and Sabonis combined for an 11-2 run midway through the second quarter to give the Kings a 20-point lead.

Key state

The Kings have shot more than 50% in back-to-back games after shooting at a 56.7% clip in Friday’s win over the Spurs.

Next

The Kings visit the Pelicans on Thursday night, while the Jazz host the Suns on Friday night.

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