Domantas Sabonis achieved his fourth triple-double of the season and the Kings de Sacramento they crushed on Friday 139-114 some Rockets de Houston in low hours to score his third consecutive victory.
Sabonis finished with 19 points, a career-high 16 assists and 15 rebounds as the Kings (23-18) went five games over .500 for the first time since 2006.
Harrison Barnes added 27 points for Sacramento and De’Aaron Fox chipped in 24.
With 11:09 to go, the referees ejected Malik Monk, Chimezie Metu, Tari Eason and Garrison Matthews. Monk and Matthews clashed after Monk was called for a foul.
Jalen Green scored 27 points for the Rockets (10-32), who have lost nine straight and 14 in their last 15 games. Jabari Smith Jr. finished with 27 points and eight boards.
Top scorers by winners
Pistons 116, Pistons 110; by the winners, J. Valanciunas, a double-double of 33 points and 16 rebounds
Hawks 113, Pacers 111; for Atlanta, O. Okongwu a double-double of 18 points and 20 rebounds with four blocks
Knicks 112, Wizards 108; For New York, J. Brunson had 34 points, eight rebounds and eight assists
Warriors 144, Spurs 113; for San Francisco, J. Poole 25 points and six assists
Thunder 124, Bulls 110; for Oklahoma, J. Giddey a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds with six assists
Suns 116, Timberwolves 121; for Minnesota, A. Edwards had 31 points and six rebounds
Magic 108, Jazz 112; for Utah, L. Markkanen, a double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds
Nuggets 115, Clippers 103; for Denver, J. Murray, 24 points and eight rebounds
Rockets 114, Kings 139; for Sacramento, D. Sabonis a triple-double of 19 points, 15 rebounds and 16 assists.
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