The Sacramento Kings achieved a significant victory against the Houston Rockets, who are currently positioned second in the Western Conference. This win marks a turning point for the Kings as they strive to recover from a rocky start to the 2024-25 season.

During the match, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and center Alperen Sengun were ejected after an intense confrontation with the referees. Udoka's frustration boiled over, leading to a postgame outburst where he openly criticized the officiating, suggesting he might face further penalties for his remarks.