US EditionDemar Derozan Reaches 26,000 Career Points in Kings' Victory over Rockets
DeMar DeRozan became the 23rd NBA player to reach 26,000 points, leading the Kings to a 111-98 win and ending their seven-game losing streak, with Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook also key contributors.
- Sunday night, DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points and became the 23rd player to reach 26,000 career points after a 14-foot fadeaway with 7:09 left, helping Sacramento beat Houston 111-98.
- Supporting scorers Zach LaVine, Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk combined for 18, 15 and 15 points, with Monk energizing the bench in 26 minutes, helping the Kings secure the win.
- DeRozan shot efficiently, going 8-of-13 from the field, while Rockets guard Amen Thompson scored 31 points with 13 rebounds, and Kevin Durant added 23 points.
- The win snapped a seven-game slide and produced fan celebrations as Sacramento held a 78-76 lead through three quarters and lit the purple victory beam at Golden 1 Center.
- On Monday, the Kings face the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center, while Houston heads to Chicago on Tuesday after losing four of five games, falling to 22-14.
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Independent EspañolSACRAMENTO, California, USA (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points and became the 23rd player in NBA history in reaching 26,000 units, helping the Sacramento Kings beat 111-98 to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. DeRozan reached this milestone in the second quarter. Zach LaVine scored 18 points, Russell Westbrook had 15 points, ten assists and six rebounds, and Malik Monk also scored 15 in the first victory of the year for the Kings. His recor…
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DeMar DeRozan reaches 26,000 career points in Kings' victory over Rockets
DeMar DeRozan had 22 points and became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 26,000 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 111-98 on Sunday night.
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Mar 26, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The Sacramento Kings topped Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Sunday, and while that victory doesn’t make Sacramento an instant NBA title contender, it at least gave the team a rare opportunity to celebrate. Following the Kings’…
NBA – In a game where DeMar DeRozan reached the 26,000-point career mark, Sacramento pushed Houston back (111-98). The Knicks ended the series of five Blazers' victories.
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