Fox's 60 Points Not Enough for Kings Win

De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings set a franchise record by scoring 60 points, surpassing the previous record held by Jack Twyman since 1960, during a 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite Fox's impressive performance, which included 26 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, the Kings fell short as Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 36 points, including crucial baskets in overtime. This marks the first 60-point game of the current NBA season and highlights a trend of increasing high-scoring performances that do not always translate to victories. The Kings were missing key players DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk, which placed more offensive responsibility on Fox. His 60-point feat adds to the recent surge in 60-point games in the NBA, although teams have only won three out of the eight instances since the last season when a player scores 60 or more points.