Monk and Fox take over late to lead the Kings past the Timberwolves 115-104

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) reacts after scoring and drawing a foul while Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) looks up the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) reacts after scoring and drawing a foul while Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) looks up the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)


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MINNEAPOLIS — Malik Monk had 27 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, De'Aaron Fox added 26 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings rode a gritty performance underneath both baskets to a 115-104 victory against the scuffling Minnesota Timberwolves. Monk and Fox combined to outscore the Timberwolves 17-2 over the final five minutes. Domantas Sabonis had 27 points and 12 rebounds as Sacramento snapped a four-game losing streak. Led by Sabonis, Sacramento outscored Minnesota 64-36 in the paint. The Kings also had 12 offensive rebounds to four for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 29 points but went 9 for 24 from the field. The Timberwolves have lost four in a row and seven of nine.

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