Sacramento Kings' Fourth Quarter Surge Falls Short Against Washington Wizards

The Sacramento Kings faced off against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena, resulting in a 116-112 loss for the Kings. This game added another mark to their record, now standing at 12-39, while the Wizards improved to 13-35.

First Quarter

The game began with the Wizards taking an early lead, outscoring Sactown 23-14. The Kings struggled to find their rhythm offensively and defensively. Despite Zach LaVine's efforts in previous games, his impact was limited in this quarter as he tried to navigate through a tight defense.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Sacramento found some momentum with a strong performance from DeMar DeRozan. His ability to penetrate and score helped close the gap as they put up 34 points compared to DC's 30. The team's field goal percentage improved significantly during this period.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, both teams exchanged baskets consistently. The third quarter saw another balanced scoring effort from both sides with each team scoring over 30 points again—34 for Sactown and 35 for DC—keeping fans on edge as neither team could pull away decisively.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter was marked by intense competition and strategic plays that highlighted Sacramento's resilience. Malik Monk contributed crucial points off fast breaks which kept them within striking distance of overtaking DC’s lead. However, despite their best efforts and an impressive free throw percentage of 90 percent throughout the game, they couldn't overcome Washington’s defensive stands that ultimately sealed their fate.

Reflecting on these events offers valuable post-game thoughts Sacramento Kings fans can consider moving forward into future matchups like their upcoming home game against Memphis Grizzlies scheduled on February 4th at Golden 1 Center starting at 10:00 PM EDT; it will be broadcasted live on FDSSE or NBCS-CA networks respectively—be sure not miss it!

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