Kings Rally Past Pistons 127-117, Boost Playoff Chances

The Sacramento Kings secured a crucial 127-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons, with Zach LaVine scoring a season-high 43 points and DeMar DeRozan adding 37. This win marks the Kings' third consecutive victory and strengthens their position for a play-in tournament spot as they currently sit ninth in the Western Conference, one game ahead of the Dallas Mavericks. Domantas Sabonis contributed a triple-double with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, helping the Kings rally from an 18-point deficit. The Pistons, despite Cade Cunningham's 35 points, suffered their fourth loss in five games and have been eliminated from playoff contention. With only four games left in the regular season, the Kings are closely watched by the 11th-placed Phoenix Suns, who could potentially disrupt their play-in hopes. The play-in tournament format will see the seventh seed face the tenth and the eighth take on the ninth, with the winners advancing to the playoffs.