De’Aaron Fox delivered an impressive performance, scoring 49 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 121-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Just a day after a remarkable 60-point outing, Fox showcased his scoring ability once again, shooting 16 of 30 from the field and converting 14 of 19 free-throw attempts. He contributed not only in points but also with nine assists and two steals, setting a new franchise record for the most points achieved over two games, eclipsing the record previously held by DeMarcus Cousins.
Support came from Kevin Huerter, who scored 18 points, and Trey Lyles, who added 17. On the other side, Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 25 points, while Collin Sexton and Keyonte George contributed 18 and 19 points, respectively.
The game saw the Kings leading 62-50 late in the second quarter, although they managed to hold a slight 64-63 lead at halftime. The Jazz began the third quarter strong, going on a 10-3 run and later building a 89-78 lead. However, the Kings rallied in the fourth quarter, with Jordan McLaughlin hitting a critical 3-pointer to put Sacramento ahead 118-116 with only one minute remaining. Despite a few missed free throws from Fox, he ultimately secured the win by sinking two key free throws in the closing moments.
Both teams were short-handed, with Sacramento missing DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk, and Domantas Sabonis, while Utah’s Taylor Hendricks and Walker Kessler were also out.
This victory not only highlights Fox’s remarkable talent and determination but also reflects the potential resilience of the Kings moving forward, especially with their star player in such extraordinary form. Fans can look forward to seeing how Fox continues to lead the Kings as the season progresses.