Kings Defeat 76ers 113-107 in Sacramento

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings, collapsing in the final minutes to lose 113-107. Despite a strong performance from Paul George, who scored 30 points, and Tyrese Maxey's contribution of 27 points, the Sixers failed to score in the last 3:34 of the game and committed nine turnovers in the fourth quarter. The Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox with 35 points and Domantas Sabonis with a double-double of 17 points and 21 rebounds, finished the game with a 15-0 run. Joel Embiid was sidelined due to injury, and his absence was felt as the Sixers let go of a lead they had maintained for much of the second half. This defeat marked a rough beginning to the new year for the Sixers, who will face the Golden State Warriors next. The Kings, under interim coach Doug Christi, notched their second straight victory, showcasing a renewed team spirit.