The Houston Rockets narrowly lost to the Sacramento Kings with a score of 132-127, despite a commendable performance from Jalen Green, who led the Rockets with 28 points. The game was tightly contested, particularly in the first quarter, where both teams exchanged leads until the Kings began to pull away, aided by Keon Ellis' timely shooting.
In the second quarter, Sacramento established a seven-point lead by halftime, with Domantas Sabonis proving to be instrumental in their offensive strategy. The Rockets struggled with their shooting percentage, hitting only 46.7% from the field compared to Sacramento's impressive 54.2%.
The third quarter saw a shift in momentum as Houston initiated a comeback, led by Tari Eason's energetic play. The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading baskets and leads. However, Sacramento ultimately secured the win, thanks in part to clutch free throws from Malik Monk down the stretch.
