Kings Dominate Jazz with 141-97 Win: Huerter’s Season-High Sparks the Team
In a stunning performance, the Kings crushed the Jazz 141-97, led by Huerter’s 26 points and Sabonis’ double-double, marking a significant turnaround for Sacramento.
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Kevin Huerter really shined off the bench, dropping a season-high 26 points and hitting six 3-pointers. Fans have been waiting for this kind of performance since he joined the team from the Hawks.
De’Aaron Fox also contributed with 21 points and nine assists, while Malik Monk added 16 points. The Kings led the game from start to finish, even stretching their lead to 44 points at one point.
This win is a great boost for Sacramento as they head into a tough stretch of games against teams like the Pelicans and Nuggets. Huerter got things rolling early, hitting four of his first five shots.
Sabonis had a bit of a struggle at first against Utah’s tall players but adjusted by stepping out to the 3-point line, which opened up the game for him and his teammates.
The Kings’ defense has improved too, especially against the 3-point shot. They held the Jazz to just 35.7 percent from beyond the arc, continuing a trend of solid perimeter defense over the last few games.