DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the New York Knicks 112-101, moving him to 22nd on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The game marked the Kings’ third straight win and the return of coach Mike Brown to Sacramento. The Knicks played without Jalen Brunson, who left early with an ankle injury, and shot 39% overall and 8 of 41 from 3-point range, according to ABC10.
Precious Achiuwa led the Kings with 20 points and 14 rebounds against his former team, while Zach LaVine scored 25 points and Russell Westbrook added 19 points and 11 assists, helping the Kings build a 32-17 first-quarter lead. Their combined performance overwhelmed the Knicks’ defenses, securing a decisive victory.
The Kings Herald noted that the team’s rocky history with Brown’s firing still casts a "dark cloud" over management, linking it to the trade of De’Aaron Fox and missteps that hindered the rebuild. Looking ahead, the Knicks will visit Golden State on Thursday, while the Kings aim to continue their momentum against Washington on Friday.
