Kings Beat Hornets 125-102, Secure Play-In Spot

The Sacramento Kings secured a decisive 125-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, bolstered by strong performances from Zach LaVine, who scored 25 points, and Domantas Sabonis, who added 24 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists despite battling an ankle injury. This win is significant for the Kings as they maintain their 10th place position in the Western Conference, leading the Phoenix Suns by 1.5 games for the final play-in tournament spot. Sacramento built a commanding 19-point lead by halftime, capitalizing on the Hornets' struggles, particularly from beyond the arc where they shot just 27.3% in the first quarter. The Kings had previously faced a rough patch, losing seven of their last eight games before this win. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 22 points, but the team continues to struggle with injuries to key players like LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. The Kings will look to continue their momentum in their upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.