Kyle Kuzma scores 32 points, Wizards beat Kings 125-111

The Wizards had misplaced 10 of their final 11. They snapped a 10-game dropping streak with a victory at Phoenix on Tuesday night time, then fall at Utah on Thursday night time.

“It was our protection,” Wizards coach Wes Unsend Jr. stated. “It allowed us to get on the market and run. It’s one of many issues we preached all yr. If we get stops, now we have the liberty to push.”

Bradley Beal added 24 factors for Washington (13-21) and Rui Hachimura had 21.

“If we expect we’re simply going to indicate up and undergo the motions as a result of our file is what it’s, we’re going to be in for a impolite awakening,” Kings coach Mike Brown stated.

Domantas Sabonis had his second consecutive triple-double for Sacramento (17-14) with 20 factors, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. De’Aaron Fox scored 26 factors, and Malik Monk had 16.

“We simply had too many possessions the place one or two folks touched the ball,” Monk stated. “Us taking part in horrible on protection made unhealthy pictures occur. We simply performed horrible tonight.”

Washington opened the second quarter on a 28-9 run and led by 30. The Wizards outscored the Kings 70-50 within the paint.

“The Kings aren’t the best defensive crew and we knew that we may get into the paint and exploit a little bit bit, particularly taking part in huge,” Kuzma stated. “It actually allowed us to have some totally different mismatches on the market and actually assault their paint.”

Wizards: F Deni Avdija was dominated out due to decrease again soreness. … G Delon Wright made his first look since Oct. 25 after coping with a hamstring sprain.

Kings: Sabonis left the sport with three minutes left and was holding his hand. He went to the locker room and didn’t return.

Wizards: Host Philadelphia on Tuesday night time.

Kings: Host Denver on Tuesday night time.

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