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Rookie Saraf Shines in Nets' Close Loss to Kings
23 Mar
Summary
- Ben Saraf scored a career-high 22 points off the bench.
- The Nets lost to the Kings 126-122 in a competitive matchup.
- Brooklyn faced interior size disadvantages due to injuries.

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a 126-122 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday during their second-to-last road trip of the 2025-26 NBA season. The game was closely contested, with neither team establishing a significant lead.
Rookie guard Ben Saraf delivered his best performance of the season, scoring a career-high 22 points and dishing out five assists in 29 minutes off the bench. Guard Malachi Smith also had a strong showing with 18 points and four assists.
Brooklyn faced significant challenges in the paint due to injuries. Center Day'Ron Sharpe is out for the season, and Nic Claxton was rested for this game. Rookie forward Danny Wolf started at center, contributing nine points and four rebounds before leaving with an ankle sprain.
The Kings' frontcourt, featuring Maxime Raynaud and Precious Achiuwa, exploited Brooklyn's size disadvantage. Despite the loss, the Nets saw positive development from their younger players as the season concludes.




