Sabonis' Clutch Putback Lifts Kings to Thrilling Win

On October 21st, 2025, the Sacramento Kings pulled off a thrilling 105-104 victory over the Utah Jazz in a close-fought NBA matchup. The game came down to the wire, with the Kings trailing 96-92 midway through the fourth quarter before mounting a comeback.

Zach LaVine led the charge for the Kings, scoring 31 points to spark their rally. The Kings went on an 11-4 run in the final five minutes, with LaVine accounting for 7 of those points. However, LaVine was called for a charging foul with 50 seconds remaining, giving the Jazz a chance to retake the lead.

Lauri Markkanen made one of two free throws to put the Jazz up 104-103 with 28 seconds left. But Domantas Sabonis, who had missed the Kings' season opener due to a hamstring strain, came up big on the offensive glass. Sabonis snatched the rebound of a missed shot by Malik Monk and scored the game-winning putback with just 6 seconds remaining.

The Kings' victory extended their winning streak against the Jazz to 9 games. Malik Monk added 20 points off the bench for Sacramento, while Dennis Schroder chipped in 17. For the Jazz, Markkanen led the way with 33 points, and Keyonte George recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists.