De'Aaron Fox helps Sacramento Kings storm back for win over Atlanta Hawks

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 30, 2023, 10:44 IST

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De'Aaron Fox's stellar performance led the Sacramento Kings to a remarkable comeback against the Atlanta Hawks. The Kings overcame a 23-point deficit to secure a 117-110 victory. Fox scored 31 points, including seven 3-pointers in the second half. Domantas Sabonis contributed 25 points. Trey Lyles added 19 points, and Malik Monk contributed 15.

De'Aaron Fox helps Sacramento Kings storm back for win over Atlanta Hawks

De'Aaron Fox (AFP Photo)

NEW DELHI: De'Aaron Fox delivered a stellar performance, scoring 31 points, including seven 3-pointers in the second half, to propel the Sacramento Kings to a remarkable comeback against the Atlanta Hawks. Domantas Sabonis contributed 25 points, and the Kings overcame a 23-point deficit to secure a 117-110 victory on Friday.
The Kings seized their first lead at 106-105 with 5:48 remaining in the game, courtesy of a 3-pointer by Fox.Following a tie at 110-110, crucial plays by Chris Duarte, Sabonis, and Keegan Murray, including a 3-pointer, free throw, and a jumper, respectively, enabled Sacramento to establish a six-point lead with 49 seconds left. Atlanta failed to score in the final 4 1/2 minutes, securing the Kings' comeback victory.

Fox displayed outstanding shooting, going 10-for-20 from the field and 8-for-16 on 3-point attempts. In addition to his scoring, Fox contributed six rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Sabonis was highly efficient, finishing 12-for-17 from the field and contributing 10 rebounds and seven assists. Trey Lyles added 19 points, and Malik Monk contributed 15, helping the Kings end their four-game losing streak to Atlanta.

Trae Young led the Hawks with 24 points and nine assists, while Dejounte Murray added 18 points. Despite a double-double from Jalen Johnson (16 points, 15 rebounds) and Saddiq Bey's 15 points, the Hawks suffered their fourth consecutive loss.
The Kings' victory marked a significant turnaround, considering they had dropped three of their previous four games. The teams are set to meet again on January 22 in Sacramento.
(With Reuters inputs)

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