Malik Monk was already having the best season of his career, but under Doug Christie, his play has really taken off.

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 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.

Kings guard Malik Monk speaks to reporters following Sacramento's 132-127 win over the Houston Rockets on January 16, 2025, at Golden 1 Center.Monk feels Kings playing with more confidence after win o

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.

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.

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Two teams headed in vastly different directions go head-to-head on Wednesday night when the Golden State Warriors visit the Sacramento Kings as part of the NBA's rivalry week.

Kuzma would not be the ideal trade target for Sacramento, and Kings fans would be the first to admit that. The 29-year-old forward is having his worst season as a Wizard, averaging just 14.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game with poor 42.5/25.7/60.6 shooting splits.

The Sacramento Kings (22-20) will lean on De’Aaron Fox (10th in NBA, 25.9 points per game) to help them defeat Anthony Edwards (eighth in league, 26.3) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-21) on Monday,