Kings overwhelm Rockets with Sabonis triple-double

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.

NBA results yesterday

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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