DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points in the Kings’ 111-98 win over the Rockets on Sunday night, reaching a career total of 26,000 points. He became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach this milestone. Zach LaVine scored 18 points, and Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk each added 15 points, as reported by CBS News Sacramento.
Despite Alperen Sengun returning to the Rockets’ lineup, his 19 points and nine rebounds on 8-of-20 shooting weren’t enough to prevent a road loss, with the team surrendering 33 points in the final quarter. The Rockets were outworked on the boards 57-54 by the Kings, and their bench contributed just 13 points compared to Sacramento’s 34.
Kevin Durant shot 50 percent overall but struggled from three, and The Dream Shake noted, "It's not an overreaction to say that some of their bad habits are becoming a trend." Houston now looks to recover during a five-game homestand starting with a matchup against the Bulls, while the Kings aim to build on their win as they host the Lakers on Monday.
