SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – De’Aaron Fox delivered an electrifying performance, scoring 35 points as the Sacramento Kings mounted a thrilling comeback, overcoming a 14-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107 on Wednesday night.
Malik Monk complemented Fox’s brilliance with 20 points and six assists, contributing to the Kings’ second straight home victory under interim coach Doug Christie, who took over after the recent firing of Mike Brown.
Elsewhere, Domantas Sabonis showed the extent of his game with an impressive stat line of 17 points, 21 rebounds and seven assists, while DeMar DeRozan added 18 points to the Kings’ total.
For the 76ers, Paul George led the team with a solid performance of 30 points, accompanied by eight rebounds and five assists. Tyrese Maxey wasn’t far behind, adding 27 points, six assists and four steals for Philadelphia, which came into this game with a four-game winning streak.
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This meeting was marked by fierce battles on the field, including a duel between Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox and 76ers winger Caleb Martin during the first exchanges.
In the heat of the action, 76ers power forward Guerschon Yabusele kept up the pressure by trying to muzzle Sabonis, while Kings interim coach Doug Christie guided his team with passion from the sidelines .
-As the game progressed, 76ers point guard Ricky Council IV attacked the basket aggressively, challenging Fox in a display of determination and skill.
The physicality of the game was palpable, exemplified by 76ers center Andre Drummond’s fierce rebound fight against Kings players Alex Len and Kevin Huerter.
Despite their efforts, the 76ers, guided by coach Nick Nurse’s heated reactions to the referee’s decisions, were unable to secure victory, while Kings fans celebrated their team’s resilient performance.
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