US EditionSabonis Helps Kings Hold Off Jazz for 105-104 Victory
Domantas Sabonis returned early from a hamstring strain and scored the game-winning basket, securing the Kings' first win of the season in a 105-104 home opener.
- On Friday night at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with six seconds remaining to lift the Kings to a 105-104 win, their first of the 2025-26 season.
- Cleared early from a hamstring strain, Domantas Sabonis practiced on Thursday and was unexpectedly available Friday despite originally missing until Sunday.
- After Russell Westbrook's foul with 28.1 seconds remaining, Sabonis missed his and-one free throw, and Dennis Schroder's defense forced Keyonte George's final shot to miss.
- The win left Sacramento Kings at 1-1 after their first victory and they will conclude their brief two-game home stand on Sunday hosting the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center.
- Sabonis, a three-time defending NBA rebound champion known for playing through injuries, returned early after Thursday's practice despite Utah holding a 50-33 rebounding advantage.
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NBA: Domantas Sabonis helps Kings hold off Jazz for close win
SACRAMENTO, California— Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with six seconds remaining to cap a wild ending and lift the Sacramento Kings to a 105-104 win over the Utah Jazz in the NBA on Friday night. Zach LaVine had 31 points to help the Kings to their ninth consecutive victory against the Jazz. READ: NBA: Sacramento Kings face long odds to get back to playoffs Malik Monk added 20 points off the bench with six 3-pointers, and Denn…
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Sabonis helps Kings hold off Jazz for 105-104 victory
Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with six seconds remaining to cap a wild ending and lift the Sacramento Kings to a 105-104 win over the Utah Jazz.
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Domantas Sabonis' late put-back gives Kings 1-point win over Jazz
Domantas Sabonis dropped in the go-ahead hoop on a follow shot with 6.4 seconds left, Zach LaVine saved seven of his 31 points for a frantic finish, and the Sacramento Kings won their home opener 105-104 over the Utah Jazz…
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