Kevin Huerter had 26 factors, together with six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night time.
The Kings, who’ve received three of their final 4 video games, are in advantageous offensive type after scoring 140 factors in Friday’s win over the Spurs.
The Jazz, who’ve misplaced six of their final seven video games, have been led by Keyonte George with 25 factors and John Collins with 19.
Utah by no means led.
Sacramento opened a 20-point lead within the second quarter and led 62-45 at halftime. The Kings continued to dominate with a 43-point third quarter, with De’Aaron Fox beating the third-quarter buzzer to present the Kings a 31-point lead heading into the fourth.
Fox added 21 factors and 9 assists, and Domantas Sabonis had 19 factors and 12 rebounds.
Doug McDermott made six 3-pointers and scored 18 factors within the fourth quarter, sparking a “Doug-ie” chant from the Sacramento crowd.
Takeaways
Jazz: Prime scorer Lauri Markkanen, who missed Friday’s recreation with a again damage, was restricted to eight factors and simply 2 of 9 capturing.
Kings: Sacramento, among the many worst 3-point capturing groups within the league this season, broke out with a 50% capturing efficiency from deep (22 of 44) and 57% general from the ground. Head coach Mike Brown stated earlier than the sport that the Kings might nonetheless achieve success regardless of their three-point struggles by defending and discovering different methods to win.
Key second
DeMar DeRozan and Sabonis mixed for an 11-2 run halfway by means of the second quarter to present the Kings a 20-point lead.
Key statistic
The Kings have shot above 50% in back-to-back video games after posting a 56.7% capturing fee in Friday’s win over the Spurs.
To be continued
The Kings go to the Pelicans on Thursday night time, whereas the Jazz host the Suns on Friday night time.
