Game Recap: Kings 92, Rockets 81
• Kings 92, Rockets 81: Box score | Game details
Jeriah Horne scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 92-81 victory over the Houston Rockets in the NBA 2K23 Summer League on Saturday at Cox Pavilion.
The game got out to a competitive start, as the Kings led 26-24 through one quarter. The Rockets pulled in front early in the second, but the Kings closed the quarter with a 16-3 run to claim a six-point advantage by halftime. The Kings kept the momentum going in the third and increased their advantage to 12 heading into the final frame. Both sides brought strong efforts in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough from the Rockets, as the Kings held on for the win.
Horne tallied four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in addition to his 20 points. Jared Rhoden was the only other player to score in double digits for the Kings, with 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.
Meanwhile, Tari Eason led the Rockets with 19 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals. TyTy Washington followed up with 15 points, three rebounds, four assists and steal, while Daishen Nix logged 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals.
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