Live stream: Kings 58, Rockets 64
The Sacramento Kings (2-2) play against the Houston Rockets (1-3) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Saturday November 4, 2023
Sacramento Kings 58, Houston Rockets 64 (Q3 9:04)
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
And the Kings are flat out of the halftime break. Unacceptable from the starters, with or without De’Aaron Fox. – 9:22 PM
And the Kings are flat out of the halftime break. Unacceptable from the starters, with or without De’Aaron Fox. – 9:22 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
VanVleet up to 10 assists two minutes into the second half. Career high is 20. – 9:19 PM
VanVleet up to 10 assists two minutes into the second half. Career high is 20. – 9:19 PM
Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
First half box score @SacramentoKings at @HoustonRockets pic.twitter.com/gYFWKH3rmh – 9:10 PM
First half box score @SacramentoKings at @HoustonRockets pic.twitter.com/gYFWKH3rmh – 9:10 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Not a shock, but Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson will miss Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sprained right ankle, the team just announced. He sat out of Friday night’s win over Memphis. Next game after Sunday’s is Wednesday at Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/aAvIQhNuEu – 9:06 PM
Not a shock, but Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson will miss Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sprained right ankle, the team just announced. He sat out of Friday night’s win over Memphis. Next game after Sunday’s is Wednesday at Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/aAvIQhNuEu – 9:06 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Alperen Sengun at halftime:
11 points
6 rebounds
5 assists
2 steals
5-8 from the field
1-1 from the FT line
+16 in 17 minutes – 9:03 PM
Alperen Sengun at halftime:
11 points
6 rebounds
5 assists
2 steals
5-8 from the field
1-1 from the FT line
+16 in 17 minutes – 9:03 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings only trail by 6 at half and that feels like a miracle.
Sacramento has a great chance to regroup and make us forget about that start with a statement 2nd half. – 9:02 PM
Kings only trail by 6 at half and that feels like a miracle.
Sacramento has a great chance to regroup and make us forget about that start with a statement 2nd half. – 9:02 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 59, Kings 53 at half. Rockets led by as much as 17. VanVleet with 9 assists, but just 3 of 11. Rockets just two 3s in Q2. Kings bench turned things around with Duarte, McGee getting 10 each. – 9:02 PM
Rockets 59, Kings 53 at half. Rockets led by as much as 17. VanVleet with 9 assists, but just 3 of 11. Rockets just two 3s in Q2. Kings bench turned things around with Duarte, McGee getting 10 each. – 9:02 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings are hanging around in this one. They trail the Rockets 59-53 heading to the half. 10 points each for JaVale McGee and Chris Duarte. Starters have been a mess. – 9:02 PM
Kings are hanging around in this one. They trail the Rockets 59-53 heading to the half. 10 points each for JaVale McGee and Chris Duarte. Starters have been a mess. – 9:02 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Just an eight-man rotation in the first half for Udoka. No Jeff Green or Reggie Bullock – 9:02 PM
Just an eight-man rotation in the first half for Udoka. No Jeff Green or Reggie Bullock – 9:02 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The Kings’ starters haven’t brought the right energy in this game. – 8:54 PM
The Kings’ starters haven’t brought the right energy in this game. – 8:54 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Huerter picks up his third, bringing Duarte back in. Rockets might have been better off had Brooks not drawn that foul. Brooks rolling again. He’s had a terrific start to the season. – 8:52 PM
Huerter picks up his third, bringing Duarte back in. Rockets might have been better off had Brooks not drawn that foul. Brooks rolling again. He’s had a terrific start to the season. – 8:52 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Three fouls on Kevin Huerter in seven minutes of work. Mike Brown is sending Chris Duarte in for him. – 8:51 PM
Three fouls on Kevin Huerter in seven minutes of work. Mike Brown is sending Chris Duarte in for him. – 8:51 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings offense has picked up, but the defense getting destroyed by the most basic of pick & rolls now. – 8:49 PM
Kings offense has picked up, but the defense getting destroyed by the most basic of pick & rolls now. – 8:49 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jabari Smith with the step-back 3!
13 points
3 rebounds
5-6 from the field
3-4 from 3-PT range pic.twitter.com/eaZYwt7Ywj – 8:45 PM
Jabari Smith with the step-back 3!
13 points
3 rebounds
5-6 from the field
3-4 from 3-PT range pic.twitter.com/eaZYwt7Ywj – 8:45 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings have cut a 17-point deficit to five early in the second quarter following a couple of 3-pointers from Colby Jones and Chris Duarte and two three-point plays by JaVale McGee. – 8:45 PM
The Kings have cut a 17-point deficit to five early in the second quarter following a couple of 3-pointers from Colby Jones and Chris Duarte and two three-point plays by JaVale McGee. – 8:45 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The second unit has come through, cutting the Rockets lead to 38-32 with a free throw coming. 13-5 run so far here in the 2Q. – 8:45 PM
The second unit has come through, cutting the Rockets lead to 38-32 with a free throw coming. 13-5 run so far here in the 2Q. – 8:45 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Kings taking advantage of Rockets switches with McGee going inside. Looking for a second-consecutive three-point play. – 8:42 PM
Kings taking advantage of Rockets switches with McGee going inside. Looking for a second-consecutive three-point play. – 8:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. feeling it. Up to 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting. Rockets stopped getting stops, however. Kings have taken nine points off the 17-point lead. – 8:41 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. feeling it. Up to 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting. Rockets stopped getting stops, however. Kings have taken nine points off the 17-point lead. – 8:41 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Colby Jones is completely outplaying Davion Mitchell to start this game. – 8:40 PM
Colby Jones is completely outplaying Davion Mitchell to start this game. – 8:40 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets had 35 assists last game. They are on pace for 40, even with a stumbling close to the quarter. VanVleet, checking back in, has five. – 8:38 PM
Rockets had 35 assists last game. They are on pace for 40, even with a stumbling close to the quarter. VanVleet, checking back in, has five. – 8:38 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
1Q: Rockets 33, Kings 19
Dreadful first quarter for the Kings, who shot 38.1% with five turnovers. The Rockets are 13 of 23 (.565) from the field and 5 of 10 (.500) from 3-point range. – 8:37 PM
1Q: Rockets 33, Kings 19
Dreadful first quarter for the Kings, who shot 38.1% with five turnovers. The Rockets are 13 of 23 (.565) from the field and 5 of 10 (.500) from 3-point range. – 8:37 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
19 point 1st quarter for the Kings.
8/21 FG
2/6 3PT
5 turnovers.
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 – 8:36 PM
19 point 1st quarter for the Kings.
8/21 FG
2/6 3PT
5 turnovers.
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 – 8:36 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trailing in Houston 33-19 after 1Q. Ugly basketball so far. Offensive is stuck in the mud. Defense is par for the course. – 8:36 PM
Kings trailing in Houston 33-19 after 1Q. Ugly basketball so far. Offensive is stuck in the mud. Defense is par for the course. – 8:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 33, Kings 19 after 1. Rockets made just 1 of their last 6 shots, but still made 56.5 %, 5 of 10 3s. Kings, who averaged 136 against the Rockets last season, made just 8 of 21 shots with five turnovers. – 8:36 PM
Rockets 33, Kings 19 after 1. Rockets made just 1 of their last 6 shots, but still made 56.5 %, 5 of 10 3s. Kings, who averaged 136 against the Rockets last season, made just 8 of 21 shots with five turnovers. – 8:36 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Really strong minutes from Colby Jones to finish out the first quarter. – 8:35 PM
Really strong minutes from Colby Jones to finish out the first quarter. – 8:35 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
These minutes without both Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet are really dangerous for the Rockets.
Said it on @RedNationHoops, but Udoka would benefit from start staggering those two. – 8:35 PM
These minutes without both Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet are really dangerous for the Rockets.
Said it on @RedNationHoops, but Udoka would benefit from start staggering those two. – 8:35 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With Chris Duarte in the game, I wish the Rockets still had Gary Clark. (Most people won’t get that reference, but those that do, you’re welcome.) – 8:34 PM
With Chris Duarte in the game, I wish the Rockets still had Gary Clark. (Most people won’t get that reference, but those that do, you’re welcome.) – 8:34 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
There is nothing about how Colby Jones plays basketball that suggests he’s a rookie. – 8:29 PM
There is nothing about how Colby Jones plays basketball that suggests he’s a rookie. – 8:29 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jalen Green
Alperen Sengun
These two are really developing a nice chemistry on the pick and roll together. pic.twitter.com/bvOA8ceORO – 8:29 PM
Jalen Green
Alperen SengunThese two are really developing a nice chemistry on the pick and roll together. pic.twitter.com/bvOA8ceORO – 8:29 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Five points, three rebounds, three assists for Sengun in eight minutes vs Sabonis with zero fouls – 8:29 PM
Five points, three rebounds, three assists for Sengun in eight minutes vs Sabonis with zero fouls – 8:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets could score a lot of points if they keep shooting 70.6/62.5/100. Might be tough to maintain that. Got them a 30-15 lead. – 8:28 PM
Rockets could score a lot of points if they keep shooting 70.6/62.5/100. Might be tough to maintain that. Got them a 30-15 lead. – 8:28 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown makes a b-line for Keegan Murray after calling timeout. Frustrated with him about something.
Kings down 30-15 early. – 8:26 PM
Mike Brown makes a b-line for Keegan Murray after calling timeout. Frustrated with him about something.
Kings down 30-15 early. – 8:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Aaron Holiday checks in when Amen Thompson had been in the backcourt with Fred VanVleet. Udoka said he would not hesitate to go with the 6-0 guards together. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 8:25 PM
Aaron Holiday checks in when Amen Thompson had been in the backcourt with Fred VanVleet. Udoka said he would not hesitate to go with the 6-0 guards together. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 8:25 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Mike Brown has called two timeouts in less than eight minutes. Rockets lead 30-15 – 8:25 PM
Mike Brown has called two timeouts in less than eight minutes. Rockets lead 30-15 – 8:25 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
I completely understand the Kings focus on defensive improvement and attention to detail on that end.
But the Kings offense is their moneymaker. Their identity. It feels like that needs to be reestablished. – 8:24 PM
I completely understand the Kings focus on defensive improvement and attention to detail on that end.
But the Kings offense is their moneymaker. Their identity. It feels like that needs to be reestablished. – 8:24 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Udoka leaves VanVleet and Green together longer in the first quarter with Amen Thompson unavailable – 8:22 PM
Udoka leaves VanVleet and Green together longer in the first quarter with Amen Thompson unavailable – 8:22 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Nice graphic from @SpaceCityHN comparing Alperen Sengun’s first 151 career games to Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/3v3Re3EOM3 – 8:21 PM
Nice graphic from @SpaceCityHN comparing Alperen Sengun’s first 151 career games to Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/3v3Re3EOM3 – 8:21 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Chris Bosh just walked in and grabbed a courtside seat for the Kings-Rockets game. – 8:21 PM
Chris Bosh just walked in and grabbed a courtside seat for the Kings-Rockets game. – 8:21 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Nice graphic from Clutch City Home Network comparing Alperen Sengun’s first 151 games to Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/T6bdJdqtLg – 8:19 PM
Nice graphic from Clutch City Home Network comparing Alperen Sengun’s first 151 games to Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/T6bdJdqtLg – 8:19 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jabari Smith:
8 points
3 rebounds
3-4 from the field
2-3 from 3-PT range
+5 in 3 minutes played – 8:17 PM
Jabari Smith:
8 points
3 rebounds
3-4 from the field
2-3 from 3-PT range
+5 in 3 minutes played – 8:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Strong start for Jabari Smith Jr., a pair of 3s and a put-back layup. Rockets switching everything, which put VanVleet on Murray, who has eight inches on him, on a few possessions. But Kings don’t do the post-up the little guy thing, at least not yet. – 8:15 PM
Strong start for Jabari Smith Jr., a pair of 3s and a put-back layup. Rockets switching everything, which put VanVleet on Murray, who has eight inches on him, on a few possessions. But Kings don’t do the post-up the little guy thing, at least not yet. – 8:15 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Really good start for Jabari Smith Jr. Hits a pair of threes and then forces a Kings timeouts after a put back off an offensive rebound – 8:15 PM
Really good start for Jabari Smith Jr. Hits a pair of threes and then forces a Kings timeouts after a put back off an offensive rebound – 8:15 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis walks around Sengun for the Kings’ first bucket of the night. Kings trail 8-5 early. – 8:13 PM
Domantas Sabonis walks around Sengun for the Kings’ first bucket of the night. Kings trail 8-5 early. – 8:13 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters:
Davion Mitchell
Kevin Huerter
Harrison Barnes
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 7:36 PM
Starters:
Davion Mitchell
Kevin Huerter
Harrison Barnes
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 7:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Brooks, Şengün, Green, VanVleet.
Kings starters: Barnes, Murray, Sabonis, Huerter, Mitchell. – 7:33 PM
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Brooks, Şengün, Green, VanVleet.
Kings starters: Barnes, Murray, Sabonis, Huerter, Mitchell. – 7:33 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
JaVale McGee and the newly acquired Filip Petrusev getting warmed up for tonight’s Kings-Rockets game. pic.twitter.com/eIAJ6RlqgS – 7:20 PM
JaVale McGee and the newly acquired Filip Petrusev getting warmed up for tonight’s Kings-Rockets game. pic.twitter.com/eIAJ6RlqgS – 7:20 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
One of the most encouraging early season developments for the Kings has been Keegan Murray’s defense.
Coverage of Kings-Rockets kicks off at 4:30pm PT on NBC Sports California with @momoragan and @mikebibbycom
Here’s my latest for @NBCSKings: pic.twitter.com/UyZM84b741 – 7:20 PM
One of the most encouraging early season developments for the Kings has been Keegan Murray’s defense.
Coverage of Kings-Rockets kicks off at 4:30pm PT on NBC Sports California with @momoragan and @mikebibbycom
Here’s my latest for @NBCSKings: pic.twitter.com/UyZM84b741 – 7:20 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis and Colby Jones warming up for tonight’s Kings-Rockets game. pic.twitter.com/f5ahqXJoHe – 6:58 PM
Domantas Sabonis and Colby Jones warming up for tonight’s Kings-Rockets game. pic.twitter.com/f5ahqXJoHe – 6:58 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Hanging w/ @CalvinMurphyHOF again tonight for pre/half/post on @SpaceCityHN for Kings – #Rockets starting at 6:30p. As always, the great @ca_rockets @TheRyanHollins @SportsVanessa have the game action. pic.twitter.com/rKWx0qVJGr – 6:49 PM
Hanging w/ @CalvinMurphyHOF again tonight for pre/half/post on @SpaceCityHN for Kings – #Rockets starting at 6:30p. As always, the great @ca_rockets @TheRyanHollins @SportsVanessa have the game action. pic.twitter.com/rKWx0qVJGr – 6:49 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
The Rockets will have 12 assists in the first half.
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:21 PM
The Rockets will have 12 assists in the first half.
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:21 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
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🎟 Rockets.com pic.twitter.com/ljy5K4qpgP – 4:02 PM
Saturday Night Hoops 🔥
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🎟 Rockets.com pic.twitter.com/ljy5K4qpgP – 4:02 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox (ankle), Trey Lyles (calf strain) and Jaylen Slawson (G League assignment) are all officially listed as out for the Kings today when they take on the Houston Rockets. – 3:40 PM
De’Aaron Fox (ankle), Trey Lyles (calf strain) and Jaylen Slawson (G League assignment) are all officially listed as out for the Kings today when they take on the Houston Rockets. – 3:40 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
🗣 IT’S 𝑮𝑨𝑴𝑬 𝑫𝑨𝒀 !
🏀 Kings at Rockets
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📻 @Sactown1140
5PM PT
Join the discussion on Discord: discord.gg/bUAN6Wj4 pic.twitter.com/rqIw5OtLDi – 3:00 PM
🗣 IT’S 𝑮𝑨𝑴𝑬 𝑫𝑨𝒀 !
🏀 Kings at Rockets
📺 @NBCSKings
📻 @Sactown1140
5PM PTJoin the discussion on Discord: discord.gg/bUAN6Wj4 pic.twitter.com/rqIw5OtLDi – 3:00 PM
Howard Chen @TheHoChen
This Texas defense has definitely sharpened and stiffened up after some really rough outings against Oklahoma and Houston
#Hookem 🤘 – 2:20 PM
This Texas defense has definitely sharpened and stiffened up after some really rough outings against Oklahoma and Houston
#Hookem 🤘 – 2:20 PM