What we learned as DeRozan ignites Kings’ comeback win vs. Warriors

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What we learned as DeRozan ignites Kings’ comeback win vs. Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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SACRAMENTO – Just as the Golden State Warriors were ready to hand revenge on a giant platter to the Kings on Wednesday night, DeMar DeRozan knocked it out of their hands and ignited Sacramento’s 123-117 comeback win at Golden 1 Center.

Just two weeks ago, Sacramento, riding a six-game losing streak at the time, stepped into Golden State’s Chase Center home in San Francisco and walked out with a 30-point victory.

That win sparked a seven-game win streak for the Doug Christie-led Kings, and Sacramento has been balling ever since.

Golden State came out with a vengeance early, leading Sacramento by as many as 18 points in the second quarter. The Warriors, who got embarrassed on national television by the defending champion Boston Celtics on a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee special, entered Golden 1 Center extra ticked off.

But DeRozan’s 19 points in the third quarter helped spark some life back into his team — and a Golden 1 Center crowd taken over by Warriors fans. He finished with a game-high 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the field and 3 of 6 from downtown.

Andrew Wiggins and former King Buddy Hield combined for 10 3-pointers, and Gui Santos added four from beyond the arc for Golden State.

Domantas Sabonis added 26 points, and Malik Monk contributed 20.

And even though the Warriors’ bench outscored the Kings’ 53-18, Sacramento did just enough to secure its 10th win in 11 games.

Here are the takeaways from the win, which pushes the Kings’ record to 23-20:

DeSecond half takeover

DeRozan entered the second half with eight points.

But with his team down 65-48, he put it on his back and did what he does best.

DeRozan scored 19 points in the third quarter, a Warriors opponent high for any quarter this season.

After the game, Fox, who lit the Kings’ victory beam, said that’s exactly why the Kings brought the six-time NBA All-Star to Sacramento.

As Fox and DeRozan continue to pass the clutch baton back and forth this season, Wednesday’s victory was all about DeRozan.

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Publish date : 2025-01-22 22:05:00

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