Monk had 26 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 132-127 victory over the Rockets.
Tristi Rodriguez delivers the takeaways from the Sacramento Kings' 132-127 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at Golden 1 Center.
Sacramento Kings fan favorite Malik Monk is defying the odds as the rare two-guard who lives up to his big second contract.
The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.
Monk (groin) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. Monk will be back in action Thursday night following a brief one-game absence due to a groin injury. He's expected to return to the starting five and has scored 20 points or more in five of his last six matchups.
The Kings front office has yet to face questions over the reasoning for firing Brown, but collectively the players point to better communication. “We bought in to what DC is doing,” Monk said. “We
The Kings got big baskets from some of their biggest stars to win their third game in a row under interim coach Doug Christie.
Marvelous Mr. Monk. With De’Aaron Fox missing his first game of the season, his close friend, Malik Monk took the keys to the car. Monk didn’t disappoint. He started
Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 to extend their season-high win streak to seven games.
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has been one of the best NBA offseason singings. Joining Denver on a two-year, $6.7 million contract after his trade from
Monk joining his college teammate, De'Aaron Fox, in the starting lineup was long overdue but better late than never. Monk has played a huge role in Sacramento's seven-game win streak, but he will not be available during their attempt at an eighth straight win.