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Sabonis Returns, Kings Extend Win Streak to Four
17 Jan
Summary
- Domantas Sabonis returned from a knee injury, contributing 13 points.
- Russell Westbrook scored 26 points, leading the Kings to their fourth win.
- The Kings improved to 12-30 with their fourth consecutive victory.
Domantas Sabonis marked his return from a partially torn meniscus in his left knee, contributing 13 points to the Sacramento Kings' 128-115 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. This win extends the Kings' current winning streak to four games and improves their season record to 12-30. Sabonis, a three-time All-Star, played over 21 minutes off the bench, recording seven rebounds and five assists.
Russell Westbrook was instrumental in the win, scoring 26 points and six assists, including six successful three-pointers. Dennis Schroder also returned to the lineup after a three-game suspension, adding 15 points and five assists. The Kings have now won the first three games of their seven-game homestand.
The Washington Wizards, meanwhile, dropped their fifth consecutive game, falling to a 10-30 record. Alex Sarr led the Wizards with 19 points. The team is also managing injuries, with newcomer Trae Young sidelined by knee and quadriceps issues, expected to be re-evaluated in mid-February.
