US EditionKings Take Advantage of Timberwolves' 2nd Straight Collapse in 117-112 OT Win
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points with a perfect 15-for-15 free throw performance as the Kings capitalized on Minnesota's second straight late-game collapse.
- Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 — the Sacramento Kings rallied late in regulation and outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-112 in overtime with DeMar DeRozan scoring 33 points.
- After blowing a late lead in Phoenix on Friday, Minnesota Timberwolves relinquished a 10-point lead with three minutes left, marking a second straight late collapse.
- DeRozan sealed late regulation with perfect free-throw shooting, making 15 free throws without a miss including two to tie it with 34 seconds left; Keegan Murray, Sacramento forward, had 26 points and 14 rebounds while Malik Monk, Sacramento guard, added 22 points.
- The result gave Sacramento back-to-back wins after a prior rally that ended an eight-game losing streak, while the Timberwolves dropped to 10-7 with their first loss to a team with a losing record.
- Anthony Edwards' 43-point night was overshadowed by repeated backcourt turnovers and poor shot selection in the fourth quarter and overtime, while Sacramento played without Domantas Sabonis.
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Not again: Timberwolves blow 10 point lead in final minutes, lose in OT to Kings
Well, it’s Groundhog’s Day … again. After the Wolves squandered an eight-point lead in the final minute in Friday’s loss in Phoenix, Minnesota held a 10-point advantage over the Kings in Sacramento on Monday after Anthony Edwards tallied an and-1 with three minutes to play. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 24, …
Takeaways: Timberwolves melt down late for second game in a row, fall to Kings in overtime
The Wolves again blundered on the road with a late lead, undone by questionable offense and silly turnovers, and lost to a team with a losing record for the first time this season.
Kings pull off stunning rally as DeMar DeRozan shines in thrilling overtime win over Wolves
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points to guide the Sacramento Kings to a thrilling 117-112 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Kings rallied from a 10-point deficit late in regulation. Keegan Murray added 26 points and 15 rebounds. Anthony Edwards was exceptional for the Timberwolves with 43 points. DeRozan's clutch free throws sealed the win for Sacramento.
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