Kings Defeat Suns, 128-119
The Sacramento Kings defeated the host Phoenix Suns, 128-119, at Footprint Center on Saturday.

There were 11 ties and nine lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 11 points. It was actually a tied game at 115-115 with 3:30 remaining but the Kings closed things on a 13-4 run to grab their win. That capped off a 32-24 fourth quarter. Sacramento shot 43 percent (15-of-35) from three-point range while Phoenix shot just 30 percent (13-of-44). In addition, the Kings out-rebounded the Suns, 54-45, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 16-7.

The Kings (40-26) were led by Harrison Barnes, tallying 19 points and six rebounds. De'Aaron Fox finished with 18 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals. Domantas Sabonis accrued 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals. Malik Monk led the bench with 18 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals.

The Suns (37-30) were led by Devin Booker, collecting 28 points, three rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Chris Paul compiled 16 points, six rebounds and 16 assists. Deandre Ayton amassed 22 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks, while Terrence Ross led the bench with 18 points and two steals. Josh Okogie also scored 15 points.

Both teams return to action on Monday, with Phoenix traveling to face the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento returning home to play the Milwaukee Bucks.
Posted on: 3/11/2023 8:44 PM
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