Kings Secure 113-96 Victory Over Jazz

The Sacramento Kings secured a decisive 113-96 victory against the struggling Utah Jazz, improving their record to 2-2 after a challenging start to the season. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan contributed 20 points and eight assists. A standout performance by Keon Ellis, who recorded two steals and three blocks in just 17 minutes, earned him the Defensive Player of the Game title and significant praise from DeRozan for his defensive skills. This win marked a resurgence in the Kings' defensive strategy under new assistant coach Luke Loucks, following back-to-back losses that had dented their defensive reputation. The Jazz continued to struggle without key players and fell to 0-4, showcasing weaknesses particularly against Sacramento's aggressive defense. The Kings' next game is against the Atlanta Hawks as they embark on a multi-game road trip.