Oklahoma City Thunder Defeat Sacramento Kings 130-109

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a commanding 130-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive 37 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Williams' efficient 28 points. The Thunder's strong second half, highlighted by a decisive 22-8 run, allowed them to pull away after a back-and-forth first half. Isaiah Hartenstein also contributed significantly with 17 points in his return from injury. Despite DeMar DeRozan's 30 points, the Kings struggled, suffering their fourth consecutive loss, with De'Aaron Fox limited to just 14 points. The Thunder improved to 13-4, taking the lead in the Western Conference, while the Kings fell to 8-10. The return of Malik Monk provided a morale boost for Sacramento, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide against a formidable Thunder team.