Sabonis' Putback Lifts Kings to 105-104 Win

On Oct. 24, 2025, Domantas Sabonis, cleared to play after a hamstring issue, grabbed an offensive rebound and hit the go-ahead putback with about six seconds remaining to lift the Sacramento Kings to a 105-104 home-opener win over the Utah Jazz. Sabonis finished with a double-double (12 points, 12 rebounds) in roughly 36–37 minutes, was fouled on the putback and missed the ensuing free throw. Zach LaVine led Sacramento with 31 points, Malik Monk added 20 off the bench and Dennis Schroder had 17. Lauri Markkanen paced the Jazz with 33 points and Keyonte George had 18 points and 10 assists; Markkanen tied the game earlier on a free-throw re-try after a lane violation. George’s 21-foot buzzer attempt after Sabonis’ missed free throw came up short, preserving the Kings’ 105-104 victory and a 1-1 start to the season.