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DeRozan Hits 26,000 Points as Kings Triumph Over Rockets

1/12/2026

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DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points to reach 26,000 career NBA points, as the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 111-98.
The win was the Kings' first of the year and improved their record to 9-30.
Russell Westbrook tallied 15 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds.
Amen Thompson led Houston with 31 points and 13 rebounds, and the Rockets fell to 22-14.

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DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points to reach 26,000 career NBA points, as the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 111-98.
The win was the Kings' first of the year and improved their record to 9-30.
Russell Westbrook tallied 15 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds.
Amen Thompson led Houston with 31 points and 13 rebounds, and the Rockets fell to 22-14.