PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Sacramento Kings 117-104 on Wednesday night, led by Tyrese Maxey’s 30 points, marking their fourth consecutive victory.
Maxey contributed eight assists and scored 25 points or more for the 12th straight game. The 76ers, who have recovered from a seven-game losing streak, had 15 points from Kelly Oubre Jr., 14 from Eric Gordon, and 13 from Ricky Council IV.
For the Kings, Malik Monk scored 16 of his 21 points in the first half. With 13 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, Domantas Sabonis recorded his eighth triple-double of the season and his second in a row.
Takeaways
Kings: De Aaron Fox scored 19 points in the first game after ESPN revealed the Kings would be willing to trade the All-Star guard. After opening with 10 victories in their first 12 games under interim coach Doug Christie, who took over on December 27, the Kings are now 1-3 on their six-game road trip.
76ers: With their injuries, they struggled at times, but managed to get 37 points from their reserves. With 13 points, Council took the lead, followed by Kyle Lowry with 10 points and eight assists.
Key Moment
There were 42.1 seconds remaining in the third quarter when DeMar DeRozan flagrantly fouled Council. The 76ers went on a 14-2 run that put them up for good when Council made two free throws and Reggie Jackson converted a 3-pointer for a five-point possession.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Philadelphia, De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings, on the right, attempts a jumper against Guerschon Yabusele of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game. (Photo by Matt Slocum/AP)
Key Stat
The 76ers’ fourth consecutive victory tied their season best. When they let the Kings score the last 15 points of a 113-107 loss in Sacramento on January 1, the other four-game stretch came to an end.
Up Next
Kings: Visit Oklahoma City on Saturday.
76ers: Play Denver on Friday night to continue a six-game homestand.
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