NBA: Surging Kings fight back to beat Warriors

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and Domantas Sabonis had 26 as the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 123-117.

Malik Monk added 20 points and nine assists and DeAaron Fox had 14 points for Sacramento, who made 30 of 32 free throws throughout Wednesday's game.

The Kings have now won three in a row overall, seven straight at home and are 10-2 under interim coach Doug Christie.

Andrew Wiggins had 25 points and Buddy Hield added 17 points for the Warriors. Stephen Curry finished with 14 points and 12 assists.

DeRozan scored 19 points in the third quarter, hitting two free throws to tie it at 85. Behind 113-111, the Kings went on an 8-0 run, completed by a layup by Fox with 1:07 remaining.

Sacramento outscored Golden State 37-20 in the third quarter to tie it, surging clear from there to deal their state rivals a fourth loss in six games.

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— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 23, 2025