Kings Earn Second Straight Win
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Utah Jazz, 121-113, at Golden 1 Center on Sunday evening.

The Kings got out to a strong start and led by seven points after one quarter. The Jazz tuned the tide in the second and outscored the hosts, 35-23, to claim a six-point lead at the break. The Kings regained control through the third, where they outscored the visitors, 35-17, to take a 12-point cushion in the final frame. The Jazz kept up the fight in the fourth, but the Kings maintained control the rest of their way and closed out their second straight win. This marks the third straight loss for the Jazz.

Kevin Huerter led the Kings with 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals, in 38 minutes. Keegan Murray followed up with 22 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Harrison Barnes added 18 points, five rebounds and four assists. The Kings shot 46.3 percent from the field, including 16-of-43 from deep.

Meanwhile, Walker Kessler led the Jazz with 31 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, in 34 minutes. Ochai Agbaji followed up with 20 points, three rebounds, four assists and three blocks, while Kelly Olynyk tallied 17 points, eight rebounds, 10 assists and a steal. The Jazz shot 51.6 percent from the field, including 9-of-28 from long range.

The Jazz (35-39) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Suns on Monday. The Kings (45-29) play host to the Timberwolves on Monday.
Posted on: 3/25/2023 9:42 PM
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