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DeRozan Passes Legend, Kings Snap Skid
2 Apr
Summary
- DeMar DeRozan surpassed Dominique Wilkins on the NBA all-time scoring list.
- Precious Achiuwa recorded a career-high 28 points and 19 rebounds.
- The Kings ended a four-game losing streak with their victory.
DeMar DeRozan achieved a significant career milestone on Wednesday night, scoring 28 points and moving past Dominique Wilkins on the NBA's all-time scoring list. He is now in 17th place with 26,688 career points.
Precious Achiuwa was instrumental in the Sacramento Kings' 123-115 victory over the Toronto Raptors, delivering a season-high 28 points and grabbing a season-best 19 rebounds. The Kings also benefited from contributions by Malik Monk (18 points), Devin Carter (13 points), and Daeqwon Plowden (11 points).
The Kings' win ended a four-game losing streak and provided a positive conclusion to their five-game road trip. Notably, Sacramento's performance at the free-throw line was strong, making 27 of 29 attempts, a stark contrast to Toronto's 22 of 32.
For the Raptors, the loss hindered their efforts to secure a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference standings. RJ Barrett and Collin Murray-Boyles each scored 20 points, with Murray-Boyles reaching this mark for the first time in his career. Jakob Poeltl added 18 points, Sandro Maukelashvili 17, and Jamal Shead 16.
