Dennis Schroder drilled a clutch 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Sacramento Kings a thrilling 125-124 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Dennis Schroder delivered a strong all-around performance off the bench, finishing with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as Sacramento erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to snap a five-game losing streak.
DeMar DeRozan added 27 points and nine assists, while Keegan Murray scored 26 for the Kings, who earned just their seventh win in 29 games this season. Russell Westbrook chipped in 21 points and 13 rebounds and buried a late 3-pointer with 14.2 seconds left in regulation to force overtime.
Dennis Schroder Sparks Comeback as Rockets Fall Again in OT
Houston suffered its third overtime loss in four games to open a six-game road trip. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 28 points, while Kevin Durant contributed 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. The Rockets also dropped earlier road games against the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans.
Other NBA Results
Bulls 152, Hawks 150
Matas Buzelis scored a season-high 28 points as Chicago set a new season high in scoring. Coby White had 21 points and Josh Giddey posted 19 points and 12 assists. Atlanta came up short despite big performances from Jalen Johnson and Trae Young.
Knicks 132, Heat 125
Jalen Brunson poured in a season-high 47 points to lead New York past Miami. The Knicks won their eighth game in nine outings, while the Heat dropped their seventh loss in eight games despite career-best numbers from Kel’el Ware.
Nets 96, Raptors 81
Michael Porter Jr. recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds as Brooklyn pulled away late. The Nets snapped a five-game losing streak against Toronto, which was led by Brandon Ingram.
Spurs 124, Wizards 113
De’Aaron Fox scored 27 points and Luke Kornet added 20, including 12 in the fourth quarter, as San Antonio held off Washington.
Timberwolves Rally Past Bucks
Timberwolves 103, Bucks 100
Anthony Edwards scored 24 points and Minnesota overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat Milwaukee. Rudy Gobert grabbed 18 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 24 points.