Hornets 125, Kings 119: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Charlotte Hornets (8-23) play against the Sacramento Kings (13-13) at Golden 1 Center
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Monday December 19, 2022
Charlotte Hornets 125, Sacramento Kings 119 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis on the Kings’ loss, getting hit in the face and playing in front of his parents: pic.twitter.com/05q3ekgMCa – 2:23 AM
Domantas Sabonis on the Kings’ loss, getting hit in the face and playing in front of his parents: pic.twitter.com/05q3ekgMCa – 2:23 AM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“[LaMelo] finds a way to get the ball going to the basket. He’s got great courage. He’s confident and badly wants to win. You’re never going to have to worry about his competitive spirit.” – 1:57 AM
“[LaMelo] finds a way to get the ball going to the basket. He’s got great courage. He’s confident and badly wants to win. You’re never going to have to worry about his competitive spirit.” – 1:57 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown explains why missed free throws wasn’t the reason the Kings lost. pic.twitter.com/phWwSarGWg – 1:41 AM
Mike Brown explains why missed free throws wasn’t the reason the Kings lost. pic.twitter.com/phWwSarGWg – 1:41 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Full highlights from the Sacramento Kings’ home loss to the Charlotte Hornets. pic.twitter.com/ekUo8rynJd – 1:37 AM
Full highlights from the Sacramento Kings’ home loss to the Charlotte Hornets. pic.twitter.com/ekUo8rynJd – 1:37 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
That was good to see it. Neemias Queta stepped on the floor for 7 minutes and made his presence felt for the Sacramento Kings.
He counted 2 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block at this stretch. His made bucket showed his development in the paint. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam pic.twitter.com/TpFmasT0VQ – 1:13 AM
That was good to see it. Neemias Queta stepped on the floor for 7 minutes and made his presence felt for the Sacramento Kings.
He counted 2 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block at this stretch. His made bucket showed his development in the paint. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam pic.twitter.com/TpFmasT0VQ – 1:13 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says Neemias Queta is going to get an opportunity at the backup center spot, saying: “If Neemie doesn’t work out, I’ll go back to another guy.” – 1:10 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown says Neemias Queta is going to get an opportunity at the backup center spot, saying: “If Neemie doesn’t work out, I’ll go back to another guy.” – 1:10 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Mike Brown, Richaun Holmes will get another look at the back up center spot at some point. Sounds like Neemias Queta will get more opportunity as well. – 1:08 AM
According to Mike Brown, Richaun Holmes will get another look at the back up center spot at some point. Sounds like Neemias Queta will get more opportunity as well. – 1:08 AM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
It’s a double-double night for @LaMelo Ball and @Nick Richards 🤩 Make sure to use code HORNETS tomorrow for 50% off @yourlocaldomino 🍕
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/sNWGC4nh0R – 1:08 AM
It’s a double-double night for @LaMelo Ball and @Nick Richards 🤩 Make sure to use code HORNETS tomorrow for 50% off @yourlocaldomino 🍕
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/sNWGC4nh0R – 1:08 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says he doesn’t have any additional information on Harrison Barnes, who left tonight’s game with a right quad contusion. – 1:05 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown says he doesn’t have any additional information on Harrison Barnes, who left tonight’s game with a right quad contusion. – 1:05 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown said he hasn’t checked on Harrison Barnes yet. Barnes exited in the third with a right quad contusion. – 1:05 AM
Mike Brown said he hasn’t checked on Harrison Barnes yet. Barnes exited in the third with a right quad contusion. – 1:05 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown said he is going to keep searching at the backup center position. “I can’t play Domas 40 minutes a night.”
In the last two games he’s used Chimezie Metu, Richaun Holmes and Neemias Queta at the five behind Sabonis. – 1:04 AM
Mike Brown said he is going to keep searching at the backup center position. “I can’t play Domas 40 minutes a night.”
In the last two games he’s used Chimezie Metu, Richaun Holmes and Neemias Queta at the five behind Sabonis. – 1:04 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown on his team going 17 of 31 at the free-throw line: “We didn’t lose because we didn’t make free throws. Obviously, if we would have made free throws, we might have stolen the game, but the way we played, we didn’t deserve to win.” – 1:02 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown on his team going 17 of 31 at the free-throw line: “We didn’t lose because we didn’t make free throws. Obviously, if we would have made free throws, we might have stolen the game, but the way we played, we didn’t deserve to win.” – 1:02 AM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
A HUGE 4th quarter to lead your Hornets to the W! 🕺🏽
@LaMelo Ball | #LetsFly – 1:02 AM
A HUGE 4th quarter to lead your Hornets to the W! 🕺🏽
@LaMelo Ball | #LetsFly – 1:02 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown on tonight’s loss to the Hornets: “Just a recipe to get our behinds kicked tonight the way we played.” – 1:02 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown on tonight’s loss to the Hornets: “Just a recipe to get our behinds kicked tonight the way we played.” – 1:02 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown called tonight’s loss to the Hornets “a good reality check for us.” – 12:59 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown called tonight’s loss to the Hornets “a good reality check for us.” – 12:59 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“In this league, truthfully, anybody can beat anybody. Worst team can beat the best team in the league on any given night.”
-De’Aaron Fox – 12:58 AM
“In this league, truthfully, anybody can beat anybody. Worst team can beat the best team in the league on any given night.”
-De’Aaron Fox – 12:58 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
“They came out and they were ready for us,” KIngs rookie Keegan Murray after tonight’s loss to the Hornets to begin the homestand. – 12:45 AM
“They came out and they were ready for us,” KIngs rookie Keegan Murray after tonight’s loss to the Hornets to begin the homestand. – 12:45 AM
Bill Herenda @billherenda
Steve Clifford has said — You learn a lot about an #NBA team in 2nd of back-to-back & #Hornets snap 8-game losing streak in a feral @Golden1Center after a loss in Denver last night – 12:42 AM
Steve Clifford has said — You learn a lot about an #NBA team in 2nd of back-to-back & #Hornets snap 8-game losing streak in a feral @Golden1Center after a loss in Denver last night – 12:42 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Domantas Sabonis vs Charlotte Hornets
28 points (season high)
23 rebounds (season high)
12 FGM (season high)
7 assist
1 steal
Stellar presence despite the Kings home loss.
#SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 12:39 AM
Domantas Sabonis vs Charlotte Hornets
28 points (season high)
23 rebounds (season high)
12 FGM (season high)
7 assist
1 steal
Stellar presence despite the Kings home loss.
#SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 12:39 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings fall to the Hornets, 125-119
👑 @Domantas Sabonis 28 PTS, 23 REB, 7 AST
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 37 PTS, 5 REB
👑 @Malik Monk 12 PTS
👑 @Harrison Barnes 11 PTS
👑 Keegan Murray 11 PTS pic.twitter.com/5aHOqT1glS – 12:39 AM
FINAL: Kings fall to the Hornets, 125-119
👑 @Domantas Sabonis 28 PTS, 23 REB, 7 AST
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 37 PTS, 5 REB
👑 @Malik Monk 12 PTS
👑 @Harrison Barnes 11 PTS
👑 Keegan Murray 11 PTS pic.twitter.com/5aHOqT1glS – 12:39 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
After a wild 3-3 road trip, the Kings returned home where a sellout crowd was awaiting. Against a struggling, but finally healthy Hornets squad, the Kings couldn’t come up with the crucial stop. Here are 6 quick thoughts as the Kings fall by a final of 125-119. – 12:37 AM
After a wild 3-3 road trip, the Kings returned home where a sellout crowd was awaiting. Against a struggling, but finally healthy Hornets squad, the Kings couldn’t come up with the crucial stop. Here are 6 quick thoughts as the Kings fall by a final of 125-119. – 12:37 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
De’Aaron Fox had an amazing game, played like a real leader for the Kings, especially in the 2nd half.
37 points
14-25 FG
7-9 FT
5 rebounds
He scored 26 points in the 2nd half and the last 10 Kings’ points in 4th.
#SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 12:37 AM
De’Aaron Fox had an amazing game, played like a real leader for the Kings, especially in the 2nd half.
37 points
14-25 FG
7-9 FT
5 rebounds
He scored 26 points in the 2nd half and the last 10 Kings’ points in 4th.
#SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 12:37 AM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
That’s that WINNING energy
#LetsFly | @NewAmsterdam pic.twitter.com/19F95f8UQd – 12:36 AM
That’s that WINNING energy
#LetsFly | @NewAmsterdam pic.twitter.com/19F95f8UQd – 12:36 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Final: Hornets 125, Kings 119
De’Aaron Fox scores 37 points while Domantas Sabonis finishes with 28 points, 23 rebounds and seven assists, but somehow that’s not enough as Charlotte snaps an eight-game losing streak. – 12:36 AM
Final: Hornets 125, Kings 119
De’Aaron Fox scores 37 points while Domantas Sabonis finishes with 28 points, 23 rebounds and seven assists, but somehow that’s not enough as Charlotte snaps an eight-game losing streak. – 12:36 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
LaMelo Ball vs Sacramento Kings
23 points
5 rebounds
12 assists
5 3PM
W
-16 points in the 4th quarters
-scored or assisted 20 of 34 Hornets’ points in the 4th
Floor general! #LetsFly – 12:36 AM
LaMelo Ball vs Sacramento Kings
23 points
5 rebounds
12 assists
5 3PM
W
-16 points in the 4th quarters
-scored or assisted 20 of 34 Hornets’ points in the 4th
Floor general! #LetsFly – 12:36 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kelly Oubre tonight:
31 PTS
10 REB
Leading the Hornets in PTS, STL and 3P this season. pic.twitter.com/OhXtscn45R – 12:36 AM
Kelly Oubre tonight:
31 PTS
10 REB
Leading the Hornets in PTS, STL and 3P this season. pic.twitter.com/OhXtscn45R – 12:36 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The Kings homestand tips-off with an L, as the Hornets sting Sacramento 125-119 to collect their 8th victory of the season. De’Aaron Fox scores 37 points, Domantas Sabonis 28 points and 23 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. leads Charlotte with 31. – 12:36 AM
The Kings homestand tips-off with an L, as the Hornets sting Sacramento 125-119 to collect their 8th victory of the season. De’Aaron Fox scores 37 points, Domantas Sabonis 28 points and 23 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. leads Charlotte with 31. – 12:36 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LaMelo tonight:
23 PTS
12 AST
5-10 3P
Averaging over 4 threes per game this season. pic.twitter.com/JmO2BH8uJv – 12:35 AM
LaMelo tonight:
23 PTS
12 AST
5-10 3P
Averaging over 4 threes per game this season. pic.twitter.com/JmO2BH8uJv – 12:35 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Credit to the Hornets. They came into Sacramento and straight beat the Kings.
Final: 125-119 – 12:35 AM
Credit to the Hornets. They came into Sacramento and straight beat the Kings.
Final: 125-119 – 12:35 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
100% ok with Fox taking that step-back three. He has been the Kings offense this 4th quarter. Ride or die with your star. – 12:33 AM
100% ok with Fox taking that step-back three. He has been the Kings offense this 4th quarter. Ride or die with your star. – 12:33 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Huge night for De’Aaron Fox (37 points) and Domantas Sabonis (28 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists), but LaMelo Ball and the Hornets are leaving Sacramento with a victory. – 12:33 AM
Huge night for De’Aaron Fox (37 points) and Domantas Sabonis (28 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists), but LaMelo Ball and the Hornets are leaving Sacramento with a victory. – 12:33 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings with a spirited effort to stay in this game. Made even more painful by the 14 missed free throws. – 12:32 AM
Kings with a spirited effort to stay in this game. Made even more painful by the 14 missed free throws. – 12:32 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox hits the first, misses the second. Kings get the rebound. Fox scores again. 122-119 Hornets. – 12:32 AM
Fox hits the first, misses the second. Kings get the rebound. Fox scores again. 122-119 Hornets. – 12:32 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Hornets coach’s challenge unsuccessful. LeMelo Ball’s night is done. Hornets up 122-116 before two FT’s from De’Aaron Fox with 35.7 to go – 12:31 AM
Hornets coach’s challenge unsuccessful. LeMelo Ball’s night is done. Hornets up 122-116 before two FT’s from De’Aaron Fox with 35.7 to go – 12:31 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Unsuccessful challenge for the Hornets. LaMelo Ball has fouled out. De’Aaron Fox is going to the line with the Kings trailing by six. Just 34.1 seconds remaining. – 12:30 AM
Unsuccessful challenge for the Hornets. LaMelo Ball has fouled out. De’Aaron Fox is going to the line with the Kings trailing by six. Just 34.1 seconds remaining. – 12:30 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Foul stands. Fox to the line. Kings down 122-116 with 34.1 remaining. – 12:30 AM
Foul stands. Fox to the line. Kings down 122-116 with 34.1 remaining. – 12:30 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
LaMelo Ball will have fouled out if the Hornets lose this challenge. – 12:28 AM
LaMelo Ball will have fouled out if the Hornets lose this challenge. – 12:28 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
A verrrrrrry late whistle for Fox. LaMelo has fouled out. Charlotte challenge. – 12:28 AM
A verrrrrrry late whistle for Fox. LaMelo has fouled out. Charlotte challenge. – 12:28 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has his seventh 30-point game of the season. – 12:28 AM
Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has his seventh 30-point game of the season. – 12:28 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Hornets are a different team with Gordon Hayward available. It’s so hard to believe he can stay healthy, but he makes some sense for a team like the Lakers, maybe even the Heat if they want to shake things up. – 12:28 AM
Hornets are a different team with Gordon Hayward available. It’s so hard to believe he can stay healthy, but he makes some sense for a team like the Lakers, maybe even the Heat if they want to shake things up. – 12:28 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
De’Aaron Fox is taking over at the crunch time for the Kings. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 12:24 AM
De’Aaron Fox is taking over at the crunch time for the Kings. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 12:24 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
There have been some weird Hornets-Kings endings recently and we’re headed for another one… – 12:24 AM
There have been some weird Hornets-Kings endings recently and we’re headed for another one… – 12:24 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 20/20 games this season:
3 — Domantas Sabonis
1 — Everyone else pic.twitter.com/VU8mLV9Gk3 – 12:24 AM
Most 20/20 games this season:
3 — Domantas Sabonis
1 — Everyone else pic.twitter.com/VU8mLV9Gk3 – 12:24 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sellout crowd in Golden 1 Center is on their feet. Kings down 2 after another De’Aaron Fox bucket. 118-116 Hornets with 1:24 remaining. – 12:24 AM
Sellout crowd in Golden 1 Center is on their feet. Kings down 2 after another De’Aaron Fox bucket. 118-116 Hornets with 1:24 remaining. – 12:24 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Davion Mitchell draws another offensive foul on LaMelo Ball. Ring the bell. Kings have life with 1:31 to go. – 12:23 AM
Davion Mitchell draws another offensive foul on LaMelo Ball. Ring the bell. Kings have life with 1:31 to go. – 12:23 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox up to 32 points. Has hit 3 straight big free throws. – 12:23 AM
De’Aaron Fox up to 32 points. Has hit 3 straight big free throws. – 12:23 AM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Melo & Mason after midnight!
#LetsFly | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/r2xPmHoZfL – 12:22 AM
Melo & Mason after midnight!
#LetsFly | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/r2xPmHoZfL – 12:22 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Hornets did a great job staying close/slightly ahead with Ball in foul trouble. Set the table perfectly for his big 4th quarter.
Kelly Oubre Jr has been excellent all night. 29 points, 8 rebounds. – 12:21 AM
Hornets did a great job staying close/slightly ahead with Ball in foul trouble. Set the table perfectly for his big 4th quarter.
Kelly Oubre Jr has been excellent all night. 29 points, 8 rebounds. – 12:21 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings will have the ball after this coach’s challenge and down 6 with 1:47 to go. – 12:20 AM
Kings will have the ball after this coach’s challenge and down 6 with 1:47 to go. – 12:20 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings are challening the call. They think that was out on Charlotte. Hornets lead 118-112 with 1:47 to play. – 12:20 AM
The Kings are challening the call. They think that was out on Charlotte. Hornets lead 118-112 with 1:47 to play. – 12:20 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox with a crazy And-1 to give the Kings’ life. 5th foul on Ball. – 12:19 AM
Fox with a crazy And-1 to give the Kings’ life. 5th foul on Ball. – 12:19 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Hate to say it, but LaMelo Ball has De’Aaron Fox on skates right now. Fox can’t stay in front of him. – 12:18 AM
Hate to say it, but LaMelo Ball has De’Aaron Fox on skates right now. Fox can’t stay in front of him. – 12:18 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings are going to need a complete 180 on defense here in these final 3 minutes if they want to win.
First time in a while I haven’t had much faith in their ability to string together stops. – 12:16 AM
Kings are going to need a complete 180 on defense here in these final 3 minutes if they want to win.
First time in a while I haven’t had much faith in their ability to string together stops. – 12:16 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
it’s genuinely absurd how lamelo makes alley-oop passes from forever away look routine pic.twitter.com/kA4V0DjIox – 12:15 AM
it’s genuinely absurd how lamelo makes alley-oop passes from forever away look routine pic.twitter.com/kA4V0DjIox – 12:15 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
With 3:59 remaining on the clock, LaMelo Ball has scored or assisted 21 of 24 Hornets’ points in the 4th quarter. The definition of floor general. #LetsFly – 12:14 AM
With 3:59 remaining on the clock, LaMelo Ball has scored or assisted 21 of 24 Hornets’ points in the 4th quarter. The definition of floor general. #LetsFly – 12:14 AM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Lamelo Ball takes this Hornets team to another stratosphere.
Young masterclass. – 12:14 AM
Lamelo Ball takes this Hornets team to another stratosphere.
Young masterclass. – 12:14 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
LaMelo Ball had 7 points heading into the 4th quarter in Sacramento. He’s up to 23 points on 9/19 shooting and has his Hornets up 114-107 with 3:59 to go – 12:13 AM
LaMelo Ball had 7 points heading into the 4th quarter in Sacramento. He’s up to 23 points on 9/19 shooting and has his Hornets up 114-107 with 3:59 to go – 12:13 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
LaMelo Ball has taken over this game. He has 23 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds, and a 7-point lead in the 4th. – 12:13 AM
LaMelo Ball has taken over this game. He has 23 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds, and a 7-point lead in the 4th. – 12:13 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
LaMelo Ball has taken over this game and the Kings can’t hit a free throw.
114-107. 3:59 to go. – 12:12 AM
LaMelo Ball has taken over this game and the Kings can’t hit a free throw.
114-107. 3:59 to go. – 12:12 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Huge 3 from Keegan Murray. Kings down by two with 5:00 to play. – 12:09 AM
Huge 3 from Keegan Murray. Kings down by two with 5:00 to play. – 12:09 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
🦊💨
@De’Aaron Fox | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/yViRMM9qCI – 12:07 AM
🦊💨
@De’Aaron Fox | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/yViRMM9qCI – 12:07 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Third 20-point, 20-rebound game this season for Domantas Sabonis. He counts 27 points, 20 rebounds with 6:44 remaining in the 4th quarter. He’s the only player with multiple 20-point, 20-rebound games this season. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 12:07 AM
Third 20-point, 20-rebound game this season for Domantas Sabonis. He counts 27 points, 20 rebounds with 6:44 remaining in the 4th quarter. He’s the only player with multiple 20-point, 20-rebound games this season. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 12:07 AM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
With 14 points and 10 rebounds (7:14 4Q), @Charlotte Hornets center @Nick Richards has notched his eighth double-double off the bench this season, third-most in the NBA.
#LetsFly – 12:06 AM
With 14 points and 10 rebounds (7:14 4Q), @Charlotte Hornets center @Nick Richards has notched his eighth double-double off the bench this season, third-most in the NBA.
#LetsFly – 12:06 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings center Domantas Saonis now has 27 points and 20 rebounds vs. the Hornets. This is his third 20-20 game of the season and his second in the past three games. – 12:06 AM
Kings center Domantas Saonis now has 27 points and 20 rebounds vs. the Hornets. This is his third 20-20 game of the season and his second in the past three games. – 12:06 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Sacramento Kings Harrison Barnes (right quad contusion) will not return, per the team. – 12:05 AM
Sacramento Kings Harrison Barnes (right quad contusion) will not return, per the team. – 12:05 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes has a right quad contusion and will not return. – 12:05 AM
Harrison Barnes has a right quad contusion and will not return. – 12:05 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes has a right quad contusion and will not returned. – 12:05 AM
Harrison Barnes has a right quad contusion and will not returned. – 12:05 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Kings say Harrison Barnes will not return, right quad contusion. – 12:05 AM
Kings say Harrison Barnes will not return, right quad contusion. – 12:05 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Kings say Harrison Barnes – will not return, right quad contusion. – 12:05 AM
Kings say Harrison Barnes – will not return, right quad contusion. – 12:05 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Kings:
INJURY UPDATE: Harrison Barnes – will not return, right quad contusion. – 12:04 AM
From Kings:
INJURY UPDATE: Harrison Barnes – will not return, right quad contusion. – 12:04 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings scored 100+ points! Power up at your local Power Market to receive this special offer!
@MYPMSTORE | https://t.co/xV2IFUh80F pic.twitter.com/cBUqyGM5Sk – 12:04 AM
The Kings scored 100+ points! Power up at your local Power Market to receive this special offer!
@MYPMSTORE | https://t.co/xV2IFUh80F pic.twitter.com/cBUqyGM5Sk – 12:04 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox has the jets on. 26 points. He’s running through the Hornets defense. Kings down 103-102 with 7:30 remianing. – 12:04 AM
Fox has the jets on. 26 points. He’s running through the Hornets defense. Kings down 103-102 with 7:30 remianing. – 12:04 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Harrison Barnes (right quad contusion) will not return vs. the Hornets. – 12:04 AM
Kings forward Harrison Barnes (right quad contusion) will not return vs. the Hornets. – 12:04 AM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
LAM3⃣LO BALL.
#LetsFly | @LaMelo Ball pic.twitter.com/FdjuZwb5bq – 12:04 AM
LAM3⃣LO BALL.
#LetsFly | @LaMelo Ball pic.twitter.com/FdjuZwb5bq – 12:04 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis is slow to get up off the court. He takes a beating in every game. – 12:02 AM
Sabonis is slow to get up off the court. He takes a beating in every game. – 12:02 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis leads the NBA in both double-doubles and bruises. – 12:02 AM
Domantas Sabonis leads the NBA in both double-doubles and bruises. – 12:02 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
LaMelo Ball has only played 17 minutes so far but has 13 points and 11 assists. The Hornets lead the Kings 99-92 with 10:30 left in the game. – 11:59 PM
LaMelo Ball has only played 17 minutes so far but has 13 points and 11 assists. The Hornets lead the Kings 99-92 with 10:30 left in the game. – 11:59 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Hornets open the 4th with LaMelo Ball back on the floor, and leading Charlotte to an 8-0 run. Kings burn timeout, trailing 99-92 with 10:30 to go. Ball with 13 points and 11 assists. – 11:58 PM
Hornets open the 4th with LaMelo Ball back on the floor, and leading Charlotte to an 8-0 run. Kings burn timeout, trailing 99-92 with 10:30 to go. Ball with 13 points and 11 assists. – 11:58 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
LaMelo Ball is getting going. A pair of threes in the 4th quarter gives him 13 points and puts the Hornets up 99-92. – 11:57 PM
LaMelo Ball is getting going. A pair of threes in the 4th quarter gives him 13 points and puts the Hornets up 99-92. – 11:57 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
8-0 run from the Hornets to start the fourth. 99-92 Charlotte lead. That was quick. – 11:57 PM
8-0 run from the Hornets to start the fourth. 99-92 Charlotte lead. That was quick. – 11:57 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Sabonis and Fox carry the Kings offensively. They combined for 43 of 92 Kings points. Fox and Ox showed chemistry once again. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 11:54 PM
Sabonis and Fox carry the Kings offensively. They combined for 43 of 92 Kings points. Fox and Ox showed chemistry once again. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 11:54 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
3Q: Kings 92, Hornets 91
Kings center Domantas Sabonis is 2 of 2 from 3-point range tonight. He’s 12 of 20 (.600) over the past 18 games. He has 23 points, 18 rebounds and six assists through three quarters. – 11:54 PM
3Q: Kings 92, Hornets 91
Kings center Domantas Sabonis is 2 of 2 from 3-point range tonight. He’s 12 of 20 (.600) over the past 18 games. He has 23 points, 18 rebounds and six assists through three quarters. – 11:54 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings cling to a 92-91 lead over the Hornets headed to the 4th. Domantas Sabonis with 23 points, 18 boards & 6 assists, De’Aaron Fox with 20 points. Kelly Oubre Jr. with 24 for Charlotte. – 11:54 PM
Kings cling to a 92-91 lead over the Hornets headed to the 4th. Domantas Sabonis with 23 points, 18 boards & 6 assists, De’Aaron Fox with 20 points. Kelly Oubre Jr. with 24 for Charlotte. – 11:54 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!
Introducing @LaMelo Ball’s first dunk of the season 💥
@drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/xo6RQRtRAv – 11:53 PM
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!
Introducing @LaMelo Ball’s first dunk of the season 💥
@drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/xo6RQRtRAv – 11:53 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
The Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis two-man game has given the Kings life. pic.twitter.com/t7cDZspTup – 11:53 PM
The Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis two-man game has given the Kings life. pic.twitter.com/t7cDZspTup – 11:53 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox from 18 feet. Kings lead 92-91 heading to the fourth. Wild game here in Sacramento. – 11:52 PM
Fox from 18 feet. Kings lead 92-91 heading to the fourth. Wild game here in Sacramento. – 11:52 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Kings retake the lead off Sabonis’ sixth assist of the night 👑
The big man is up to 20 PTS and 17 REB with still a quarter of basketball left to play.
@Domantas Sabonis | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/7TcqVbqX3M – 11:52 PM
Kings retake the lead off Sabonis’ sixth assist of the night 👑
The big man is up to 20 PTS and 17 REB with still a quarter of basketball left to play.
@Domantas Sabonis | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/7TcqVbqX3M – 11:52 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis 3-ball. He’s up to 23 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. It’s still the third quarter. – 11:50 PM
Sabonis 3-ball. He’s up to 23 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. It’s still the third quarter. – 11:50 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Looks like we’re going to see Neemias Queta check back into the game for the Kings momentarily. – 11:49 PM
Looks like we’re going to see Neemias Queta check back into the game for the Kings momentarily. – 11:49 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
What a sequence from TD 🔥
@TerenceDavisJr | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/0wm8yPCyOA – 11:46 PM
What a sequence from TD 🔥
@TerenceDavisJr | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/0wm8yPCyOA – 11:46 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Dunk by Domantas Sabonis puts the Kings up 84-83. That was a 17-4 run for the Kings. – 11:46 PM
Dunk by Domantas Sabonis puts the Kings up 84-83. That was a 17-4 run for the Kings. – 11:46 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domas dunk, Kings retake the lead at 84-83 with 3:06 to go in the 3rd. Sabonis up to 20 points and 17 boards – 11:46 PM
Domas dunk, Kings retake the lead at 84-83 with 3:06 to go in the 3rd. Sabonis up to 20 points and 17 boards – 11:46 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings pull to within one of Charlotte before Steve Clifford burns the timeout. Kings have looked clunky a lot in this game, but appear to be finding a rhythm now. – 11:44 PM
Kings pull to within one of Charlotte before Steve Clifford burns the timeout. Kings have looked clunky a lot in this game, but appear to be finding a rhythm now. – 11:44 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings took the punch and delivering a counter. Bench has brought energy in the third. 83-82 with 3:38 remaining in the 3Q. – 11:43 PM
Kings took the punch and delivering a counter. Bench has brought energy in the third. 83-82 with 3:38 remaining in the 3Q. – 11:43 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings are going to be running sprints at practice tomorrow with these missed free throws.
11/20 tonight. – 11:42 PM
Kings are going to be running sprints at practice tomorrow with these missed free throws.
11/20 tonight. – 11:42 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
lil lookaway 👀
#LetsFly | @LaMelo Ball pic.twitter.com/OLM8QHKnAI – 11:42 PM
lil lookaway 👀
#LetsFly | @LaMelo Ball pic.twitter.com/OLM8QHKnAI – 11:42 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings perimeter defense is killing them tonight. Guards are getting beat off the dribble every possession. Reminds me a lot of last season. – 11:40 PM
Kings perimeter defense is killing them tonight. Guards are getting beat off the dribble every possession. Reminds me a lot of last season. – 11:40 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
This crowd is just waiting for the Kings to string some buckets together to pop. Itching to get involved. – 11:37 PM
This crowd is just waiting for the Kings to string some buckets together to pop. Itching to get involved. – 11:37 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
An 13-4 start to the 3rd quarter in favor of the Hornets signals a timeout from Kings coach Mike Brown. 79-67 and Charlotte has its biggest lead of the game. – 11:32 PM
An 13-4 start to the 3rd quarter in favor of the Hornets signals a timeout from Kings coach Mike Brown. 79-67 and Charlotte has its biggest lead of the game. – 11:32 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings are the getting outworked by the Hornets here in third. Not great. 79-67 Charlotte. Kings getting outscored 48-30 in the paint and 17-4 in second chance points. – 11:32 PM
Kings are the getting outworked by the Hornets here in third. Not great. 79-67 Charlotte. Kings getting outscored 48-30 in the paint and 17-4 in second chance points. – 11:32 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Hornets go up by 12 at the 7:50 mark in the third quarter. Timeout Kings. – 11:32 PM
Hornets go up by 12 at the 7:50 mark in the third quarter. Timeout Kings. – 11:32 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Fourth foul on Keegan Murray with 9:18 to play in the third quarter. – 11:29 PM
Fourth foul on Keegan Murray with 9:18 to play in the third quarter. – 11:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Hornets with 46 points in the paint at halftime in Sacramento…
And that was with LaMelo in foul trouble… – 11:24 PM
Hornets with 46 points in the paint at halftime in Sacramento…
And that was with LaMelo in foul trouble… – 11:24 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Suns 130, Lakers 104
The Lakers are blown out in Phoenix without LeBron, AD, Russ and Austin Reaves. They drop to 13-17 at the 30-game mark. Dennis Schroder had 30 points. Kendrick Nunn had 17 off the bench.
Up next: at Sacramento on Wednesday. – 11:22 PM
Final: Suns 130, Lakers 104
The Lakers are blown out in Phoenix without LeBron, AD, Russ and Austin Reaves. They drop to 13-17 at the 30-game mark. Dennis Schroder had 30 points. Kendrick Nunn had 17 off the bench.
Up next: at Sacramento on Wednesday. – 11:22 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
HALFTIME: Kings trail Hornets, 66-63
👑 @Domantas Sabonis 14 PTS, 16 REB
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 11 PTS
👑 @Harrison Barnes 10 PTS pic.twitter.com/dROICmBGkU – 11:21 PM
HALFTIME: Kings trail Hornets, 66-63
👑 @Domantas Sabonis 14 PTS, 16 REB
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 11 PTS
👑 @Harrison Barnes 10 PTS pic.twitter.com/dROICmBGkU – 11:21 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
DON’T JUMP WITH HB 🗣
@Harrison Barnes | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/gysuLvjI6G – 11:19 PM
DON’T JUMP WITH HB 🗣
@Harrison Barnes | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/gysuLvjI6G – 11:19 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets set season highs for any half with 28 field goals made and 46 points in the paint in the first half.
#LetsFly – 11:15 PM
The @Charlotte Hornets set season highs for any half with 28 field goals made and 46 points in the paint in the first half.
#LetsFly – 11:15 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings trail the Hornets 66-63 at the half in Sacramento. Domantas Sabonis with 14 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for Sac. Kelly Oubre Jr. with 17 for Charlotte. – 11:14 PM
Kings trail the Hornets 66-63 at the half in Sacramento. Domantas Sabonis with 14 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for Sac. Kelly Oubre Jr. with 17 for Charlotte. – 11:14 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
That’s how you end a half!
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/w441VbZRSY – 11:13 PM
That’s how you end a half!
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/w441VbZRSY – 11:13 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Domantas Sabonis in the first half
👑 14 PTS
👑 16 REB
👑 5 AST
👑 6-9 FG
👑 1-1 3PT pic.twitter.com/t3VZbF6ZNn – 11:13 PM
Domantas Sabonis in the first half
👑 14 PTS
👑 16 REB
👑 5 AST
👑 6-9 FG
👑 1-1 3PT pic.twitter.com/t3VZbF6ZNn – 11:13 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis with 16 boards in the first half sets the new Sacramento Kings franchise record for most rebounds in a half by a player. – 11:13 PM
Domantas Sabonis with 16 boards in the first half sets the new Sacramento Kings franchise record for most rebounds in a half by a player. – 11:13 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Kings:
Domantas Sabonis finished H1 vs. CHA with 14 points, 16 rebounds and five assists, setting the franchise record for rebounds in a half.
He passes DeMarcus Cousins (15, 3/13/15 at PHI), Scot Pollard (15, 11/29/01) and LaSalle Thompson (15, 1/8/86 at IND). – 11:13 PM
From Kings:
Domantas Sabonis finished H1 vs. CHA with 14 points, 16 rebounds and five assists, setting the franchise record for rebounds in a half.
He passes DeMarcus Cousins (15, 3/13/15 at PHI), Scot Pollard (15, 11/29/01) and LaSalle Thompson (15, 1/8/86 at IND). – 11:13 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Domantas Sabonis is on pace for another 20-point, 20-rebound game tonight. He counts 14 points, 16 rebounds against the Hornets in the 1st half. Outstanding presence. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 11:12 PM
Domantas Sabonis is on pace for another 20-point, 20-rebound game tonight. He counts 14 points, 16 rebounds against the Hornets in the 1st half. Outstanding presence. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 11:12 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
LaMelo Ball played less than 8 minutes and yet the Kings still trail the Hornets 66-63 at half. – 11:10 PM
LaMelo Ball played less than 8 minutes and yet the Kings still trail the Hornets 66-63 at half. – 11:10 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail the Hornets 66-63 at the half. Domantas Sabonis has dominated with 14 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Fox has 11 points, but Kings defense needs work. – 11:10 PM
Kings trail the Hornets 66-63 at the half. Domantas Sabonis has dominated with 14 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Fox has 11 points, but Kings defense needs work. – 11:10 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Just your typical 14 point, 16 rebound, 5 assist first half for Domantas Sabonis. – 11:09 PM
Just your typical 14 point, 16 rebound, 5 assist first half for Domantas Sabonis. – 11:09 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Halftime: Kings 63, Hornets 66
Domantas Sabonis 14 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal
De’Aaron Fox 11 points, 4-9 FG
Harrison Barnes 10 points, 2 rebounds
Kelly Oubre jr 17 points, 8-of-16 for the Hornets.
The Kings shot 7-for-17 from deep in the 1st half. – 11:09 PM
Halftime: Kings 63, Hornets 66
Domantas Sabonis 14 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal
De’Aaron Fox 11 points, 4-9 FG
Harrison Barnes 10 points, 2 rebounds
Kelly Oubre jr 17 points, 8-of-16 for the Hornets.
The Kings shot 7-for-17 from deep in the 1st half. – 11:09 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis may get 20 boards by halftime. Has 15 with 2:35 remaining in the 2nd quarter. – 11:05 PM
Domantas Sabonis may get 20 boards by halftime. Has 15 with 2:35 remaining in the 2nd quarter. – 11:05 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Christmas is in 6 days and the Kings are doing punk rock night. That’s a choice. – 11:04 PM
Christmas is in 6 days and the Kings are doing punk rock night. That’s a choice. – 11:04 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes headed towards the locker room or the stationary bike briefly after checking out his right leg. He’s quickly subbing back in – 11:01 PM
Harrison Barnes headed towards the locker room or the stationary bike briefly after checking out his right leg. He’s quickly subbing back in – 11:01 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Domantas Sabonis notches his 21st double-double this season with the Kings. 12 points, 13 rebounds and counts. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 11:00 PM
Domantas Sabonis notches his 21st double-double this season with the Kings. 12 points, 13 rebounds and counts. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 11:00 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes to the locker room, was checking out the back of his right knee or hamstring area following his steal and drive to the hoop – 11:00 PM
Harrison Barnes to the locker room, was checking out the back of his right knee or hamstring area following his steal and drive to the hoop – 11:00 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings center Domantas Sabonis has his eighth consecutive double-double and his NBA-leading 21st of the season. Nikola Jokic is second with 20 followed by Anthony Davis (18), Tyrese Haliburton (18), Bobby Portis (17) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (16). – 11:00 PM
Kings center Domantas Sabonis has his eighth consecutive double-double and his NBA-leading 21st of the season. Nikola Jokic is second with 20 followed by Anthony Davis (18), Tyrese Haliburton (18), Bobby Portis (17) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (16). – 11:00 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Sabonis now has a first-half double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. – 11:00 PM
Sabonis now has a first-half double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. – 11:00 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Harrison Barnes came up limping after taking some contact inside. He just came out of the game to get checked out by the medical staff. – 11:00 PM
Kings forward Harrison Barnes came up limping after taking some contact inside. He just came out of the game to get checked out by the medical staff. – 11:00 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis is taking the ball up the floor more than the guards at this point. – 10:58 PM
Domantas Sabonis is taking the ball up the floor more than the guards at this point. – 10:58 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Harrison Barnes stepped up in the 2nd quarter and the Kings look like a whole different team #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 10:58 PM
Harrison Barnes stepped up in the 2nd quarter and the Kings look like a whole different team #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 10:58 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
The @Nick Richards pass 🤌
The @Kelly Oubre dunk 😘
@drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/LVVVLNb5Oz – 10:58 PM
The @Nick Richards pass 🤌
The @Kelly Oubre dunk 😘
@drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/LVVVLNb5Oz – 10:58 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Aggressive Harrison Barnes has arrived. Three straight drive to the basket. He’s got a hoop and four free throw attempts for his trouble. – 10:57 PM
Aggressive Harrison Barnes has arrived. Three straight drive to the basket. He’s got a hoop and four free throw attempts for his trouble. – 10:57 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
the rook connects on his second triple of the night 💪
#RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/2IHjzZqBVz – 10:56 PM
the rook connects on his second triple of the night 💪
#RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/2IHjzZqBVz – 10:56 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Death, taxes and Domantas Sabonis runs the pace for the Sacramento Kings. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 10:56 PM
Death, taxes and Domantas Sabonis runs the pace for the Sacramento Kings. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam – 10:56 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings center Domantas Sabonis has seven points, 12 rebounds and five assists in 12 minutes of action vs. the Hornets. – 10:54 PM
Kings center Domantas Sabonis has seven points, 12 rebounds and five assists in 12 minutes of action vs. the Hornets. – 10:54 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis already has 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists with 7 minutes left in the 2Q. – 10:54 PM
Domantas Sabonis already has 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists with 7 minutes left in the 2Q. – 10:54 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Domantas Sabonis is doing a little bit of everything. He has 7 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists with 7:32 left in the second quarter. – 10:51 PM
Domantas Sabonis is doing a little bit of everything. He has 7 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists with 7:32 left in the second quarter. – 10:51 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Neemy swats the shot and then get the bucket on the next possession 🇵🇹
@nemi1599 | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/9eytgHvf8W – 10:50 PM
Neemy swats the shot and then get the bucket on the next possession 🇵🇹
@nemi1599 | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/9eytgHvf8W – 10:50 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis can show off some speed in transition, but he’s never faster than when he runs to celebrate with a teammate that just scored off his assist. – 10:50 PM
Domantas Sabonis can show off some speed in transition, but he’s never faster than when he runs to celebrate with a teammate that just scored off his assist. – 10:50 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta posted 2 points, 4 rebounds and a block in 5 minutes in his first stint. Took him a minute to get involved, but started swatting at the ball and setting big screens. – 10:48 PM
Neemias Queta posted 2 points, 4 rebounds and a block in 5 minutes in his first stint. Took him a minute to get involved, but started swatting at the ball and setting big screens. – 10:48 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Neemias Queta is playing with a lot of energy. Making the right decisions. – 10:46 PM
Neemias Queta is playing with a lot of energy. Making the right decisions. – 10:46 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets poured in 39 points in the first quarter tonight at Sacramento, their most in any opening frame this season.
#LetsFly – 10:43 PM
The @Charlotte Hornets poured in 39 points in the first quarter tonight at Sacramento, their most in any opening frame this season.
#LetsFly – 10:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Nick Richards already has 11 points and 7 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards. – 10:40 PM
Nick Richards already has 11 points and 7 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards. – 10:40 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Hornets lead the Kings in Sacramento 39-30 after 1. Kings held a 7 point lead at one point. Nick Richards with 11pts & 7 boards of Charlotte’s bench. De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis lead Sac with 7 points. – 10:40 PM
Hornets lead the Kings in Sacramento 39-30 after 1. Kings held a 7 point lead at one point. Nick Richards with 11pts & 7 boards of Charlotte’s bench. De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis lead Sac with 7 points. – 10:40 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
1Q: Hornets 37, Kings 30
The Hornets outshot the Kings 55.2% to 40.7% in the first quarter. Gotta be better than that at both ends of the floor. Domantas Sabonis already has seven points, nine rebounds and three assists. – 10:39 PM
1Q: Hornets 37, Kings 30
The Hornets outshot the Kings 55.2% to 40.7% in the first quarter. Gotta be better than that at both ends of the floor. Domantas Sabonis already has seven points, nine rebounds and three assists. – 10:39 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings lack of defense really sucked the energy out of this G1C crowd. – 10:39 PM
Kings lack of defense really sucked the energy out of this G1C crowd. – 10:39 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Not a great first quarter for the Kings. They trail the Hornets 39-30 heading to the second. 7 points each for Sabonis and Fox. Really poor defensive effort overall. – 10:38 PM
Not a great first quarter for the Kings. They trail the Hornets 39-30 heading to the second. 7 points each for Sabonis and Fox. Really poor defensive effort overall. – 10:38 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kinda a weird energy with that first quarter. Kings got off to a superb start for 2 minutes and then the other 10 was just blah.
Oh, and they allowed the Hornets to score 39 points. – 10:38 PM
Kinda a weird energy with that first quarter. Kings got off to a superb start for 2 minutes and then the other 10 was just blah.
Oh, and they allowed the Hornets to score 39 points. – 10:38 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis with his first 10 mins of action in this opening quarter: 7 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. – 10:33 PM
Domantas Sabonis with his first 10 mins of action in this opening quarter: 7 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. – 10:33 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Neemias Queta checks in for the Kings late in the first quarter. – 10:32 PM
Neemias Queta checks in for the Kings late in the first quarter. – 10:32 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Second foul on Ball. Kings are feeding Murray in the post when he gets the switch onto Ball. – 10:26 PM
Second foul on Ball. Kings are feeding Murray in the post when he gets the switch onto Ball. – 10:26 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
LaMelo Ball has 6 assists with 5:42 seconds left in the 1st quarter. – 10:26 PM
LaMelo Ball has 6 assists with 5:42 seconds left in the 1st quarter. – 10:26 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings went from sharp to sloppy really quickly for no reason on offense. – 10:23 PM
Kings went from sharp to sloppy really quickly for no reason on offense. – 10:23 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Davion Mitchell at the scorer’s table ready to check in for the Kings. – 10:22 PM
Davion Mitchell at the scorer’s table ready to check in for the Kings. – 10:22 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
It’s @Kelly Oubre‘s rock now!
#LetsFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/nO1RdfWwMY – 10:21 PM
It’s @Kelly Oubre‘s rock now!
#LetsFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/nO1RdfWwMY – 10:21 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Sabonis continues to set the tone for the Kings. 5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists already. #BeamTeam – 10:21 PM
Sabonis continues to set the tone for the Kings. 5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists already. #BeamTeam – 10:21 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings are home 🙌👑
@mybonney Tunnel Cam pic.twitter.com/7dpSSA0CNS – 10:17 PM
The Kings are home 🙌👑
@mybonney Tunnel Cam pic.twitter.com/7dpSSA0CNS – 10:17 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
This two-man game between Huerter and Sabonis 🔥
#RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/WOjdRmC1bK – 10:17 PM
This two-man game between Huerter and Sabonis 🔥
#RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/WOjdRmC1bK – 10:17 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings start the game a perfect 4/4 from the field with a couple threes. 11 points in under 3 minutes.
The boys look happy to be home. – 10:15 PM
Kings start the game a perfect 4/4 from the field with a couple threes. 11 points in under 3 minutes.
The boys look happy to be home. – 10:15 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings give up an easy look in the lane to a cutting Gordon Hayward. Time out Mike Brown. 11-6 Kings lead. – 10:15 PM
Kings give up an easy look in the lane to a cutting Gordon Hayward. Time out Mike Brown. 11-6 Kings lead. – 10:15 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Mason Plumlee picks up his second foul in the first minute. – 10:13 PM
Mason Plumlee picks up his second foul in the first minute. – 10:13 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis gets the Kings on the board with 1-of-2 at the line. 1-0. – 10:12 PM
Domantas Sabonis gets the Kings on the board with 1-of-2 at the line. 1-0. – 10:12 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The Hornets have lost eight straight, are playing on the second night of a bad back-to-back and have a 7-23 record. But…their starting lineup is pretty scary. – 10:11 PM
The Hornets have lost eight straight, are playing on the second night of a bad back-to-back and have a 7-23 record. But…their starting lineup is pretty scary. – 10:11 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Tonight’s Starting Lineup
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Kevin Huerter
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 Keegan Murray
👑 @Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/pDnuWLnUsL – 10:10 PM
Tonight’s Starting Lineup
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Kevin Huerter
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 Keegan Murray
👑 @Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/pDnuWLnUsL – 10:10 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
“He can finish with the best of ‘em, and he can make passes with the best of ‘em.”
Coach Brown breaks down how Malik Monk’s playmaking abilities have progressed throughout the season. pic.twitter.com/BerUk1nrFH – 10:02 PM
“He can finish with the best of ‘em, and he can make passes with the best of ‘em.”
Coach Brown breaks down how Malik Monk’s playmaking abilities have progressed throughout the season. pic.twitter.com/BerUk1nrFH – 10:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Keon Ellis (G League) and Chima Moneke (G League) are inactive for Kings vs. Hornets tonight. Neemias Queta remains active and available. – 10:01 PM
Keon Ellis (G League) and Chima Moneke (G League) are inactive for Kings vs. Hornets tonight. Neemias Queta remains active and available. – 10:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
WAKE UP Y’ALL!
📍 – Sacramento, CA
🆚 – @Sacramento Kings
– 10PM EST
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/jyC2uAa673 – 10:00 PM
WAKE UP Y’ALL!
📍 – Sacramento, CA
🆚 – @Sacramento Kings
– 10PM EST📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/jyC2uAa673 – 10:00 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
There’s no quit in this squad 😤 pic.twitter.com/jB65xnQjs4 – 9:49 PM
There’s no quit in this squad 😤 pic.twitter.com/jB65xnQjs4 – 9:49 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Starting lineups for Kings-Hornets: pic.twitter.com/5lnKjuIv1D – 9:41 PM
Starting lineups for Kings-Hornets: pic.twitter.com/5lnKjuIv1D – 9:41 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
First five on the floor tonight!
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/AfTe4YOUsg – 9:34 PM
First five on the floor tonight!
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/AfTe4YOUsg – 9:34 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT at SAC
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is out.
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Terry Rozier (R Hip Contusion) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/Hzh9s5wLHG – 9:15 PM
INJURY REPORT at SAC
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is out.
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Terry Rozier (R Hip Contusion) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/Hzh9s5wLHG – 9:15 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Back home for the holidays
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/GsfbAtzvvr – 9:09 PM
Back home for the holidays
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/GsfbAtzvvr – 9:09 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Hornets PR – UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game in SAC. – 9:02 PM
From Hornets PR – UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game in SAC. – 9:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Hornets guard Terry Rozier (hip) has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Kings. – 9:01 PM
Hornets guard Terry Rozier (hip) has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Kings. – 9:01 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Learn how to make the 6 O’clock Gimlet 🍸
6 O’clock Gin Drink Time pic.twitter.com/nGc6dtWLTt – 9:00 PM
Learn how to make the 6 O’clock Gimlet 🍸
6 O’clock Gin Drink Time pic.twitter.com/nGc6dtWLTt – 9:00 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kevin Huerter getting loose for tonight’s Kings-Hornets game. pic.twitter.com/nOKQVVBOH8 – 8:52 PM
Kevin Huerter getting loose for tonight’s Kings-Hornets game. pic.twitter.com/nOKQVVBOH8 – 8:52 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Kings coach Mike Brown on keeping Keegan Murray as a starter even after struggles:
“He’s our guy, and he’s going to stay there. He’s going to continue to learn on the job and get better, but he’s been good for us as of late, and hopefully, he’ll be like that for a while.” – 8:32 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown on keeping Keegan Murray as a starter even after struggles:
“He’s our guy, and he’s going to stay there. He’s going to continue to learn on the job and get better, but he’s been good for us as of late, and hopefully, he’ll be like that for a while.” – 8:32 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Davion Mitchell is out early working with Doug Christie as he prepares to return vs. the Hornets tonight after missing a game due to illness. pic.twitter.com/SyU6SqYh1U – 8:04 PM
Kings guard Davion Mitchell is out early working with Doug Christie as he prepares to return vs. the Hornets tonight after missing a game due to illness. pic.twitter.com/SyU6SqYh1U – 8:04 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Get 50% off bottled water with #ApplePay. Add your card to Apple Wallet before the game to get started. pic.twitter.com/N2fErCdfZR – 8:00 PM
Get 50% off bottled water with #ApplePay. Add your card to Apple Wallet before the game to get started. pic.twitter.com/N2fErCdfZR – 8:00 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: AD Fallout; WAS, ORL, BOS, CHA segments; News with @Danny Leroux. Join us in time for our first 3-man pod with @John Hollinger on Wednesday. duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 7:49 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime: AD Fallout; WAS, ORL, BOS, CHA segments; News with @Danny Leroux. Join us in time for our first 3-man pod with @John Hollinger on Wednesday. duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 7:49 PM
Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
Tickets for tonight’s @Sacramento Kings game up for grabs on Instagram at kayte_christensen
Don’t miss out. See the #BeamTeam in their first game back @Golden1Center – 6:35 PM
Tickets for tonight’s @Sacramento Kings game up for grabs on Instagram at kayte_christensen
Don’t miss out. See the #BeamTeam in their first game back @Golden1Center – 6:35 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Swarm the streets of Buzz City wearing your Jordans tomorrow: to work, school, and the #JumpmanInvitational! 👟
🎟 https://t.co/ix6FFOOjVg pic.twitter.com/HbLJbuYDZe – 6:33 PM
Swarm the streets of Buzz City wearing your Jordans tomorrow: to work, school, and the #JumpmanInvitational! 👟
🎟 https://t.co/ix6FFOOjVg pic.twitter.com/HbLJbuYDZe – 6:33 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“If you got a chance to be a blessing to somebody, you should do it.”
Last week, @Terry Rozier hosted his annual #MerryTerryChristmas to support non-profits that help families, single-mothers, and children in need in our community!
@terryrozierfdn | #SwarmToServe x @HornetsGive pic.twitter.com/OngIHr8VZU – 5:31 PM
“If you got a chance to be a blessing to somebody, you should do it.”
Last week, @Terry Rozier hosted his annual #MerryTerryChristmas to support non-profits that help families, single-mothers, and children in need in our community!
@terryrozierfdn | #SwarmToServe x @HornetsGive pic.twitter.com/OngIHr8VZU – 5:31 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Back at home tonight…
Will you be there? pic.twitter.com/cVtLinIIUX – 5:30 PM
Back at home tonight…
Will you be there? pic.twitter.com/cVtLinIIUX – 5:30 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Pregame reading: Check out my story on the upcoming schedule for the Sacramento Kings and why this stretch could be so critical to their playoff hopes. How many games over .500 do you think they’ll be after playing 15 of 19 at home?
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:18 PM
Pregame reading: Check out my story on the upcoming schedule for the Sacramento Kings and why this stretch could be so critical to their playoff hopes. How many games over .500 do you think they’ll be after playing 15 of 19 at home?
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:18 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Charlotte Hornets injury update for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings:
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) out
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) out
Terry Rozier (R Hip Contusion) doubtful – 4:09 PM
Charlotte Hornets injury update for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings:
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) out
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) out
Terry Rozier (R Hip Contusion) doubtful – 4:09 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at SAC 12/19
Martin (L Knee Procedure) out
Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) out
Rozier (R Hip Contusion) doubtful – 4:00 PM
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at SAC 12/19
Martin (L Knee Procedure) out
Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) out
Rozier (R Hip Contusion) doubtful – 4:00 PM