Sabonis scores 28 points as the Kings get past the hitless Jazz, 113-96

Domantas Sabonis had 28 points and 11 rebounds, De’Aaron Fox added 19 points and the Sacramento Kings dominated the turbulent Utah Jazz 113-96 on Tuesday night.

Jordan Clarkson scored 21 points and John Collins 18 for the Jazz, who opened the season with four straight losses and lost starting forwards Taylor Hendricks (broken leg) and Lauri Markkanen (back spasms) on back-to-back nights.

The Jazz have lost their last two home games by a total of 58 points. Rookie Kyle Filipowski got his first extended playing time and scored 12 points.

DeMar DeRozan had 20 points and eight assists for the Kings, who have won two straight after an 0-2 start. Kevin Huerter and Keegan Murray each scored 14 points for the Kings, who led by 27 points.

Takeaways

Kings: The Kings shot just 25.8% from 3-point range but hit 65.6% from inside the arc. They move the ball and see open shots, especially in midfield.

Jazz: Without defensive end Hendricks, who was lost for the season Monday with a horrific broken leg and dislocated ankle, Utah struggled with Sacramento’s dribble penetration and crisp passing while often having three or four freshmen and sophomores on the court.

Key moment

Markkanen did not play in the second half due to back pain and the Kings abandoned the game. Behind Fox’s 10 points, they outscored the Jazz 29-14 in the third quarter, including a 14-2 run to end the quarter.

Key statistics

DeRozan had his fourth straight game with at least 20 points early in his time with the Kings. Only Chris Webber (seven games, February 5-17, 1999) and Oscar Robertson (six games, October 19-27, 1960) had a longer winning streak early in their tenure.

Next

The Kings visit Atlanta on Friday and the Jazz host San Antonio on Thursday.