December 29-Kings beat the Nuggets 127-126.
After the game, Kings player Malik Monk spoke to the media about teammate Domantas Sabonis.
“Sabonis’s injury inspired us to play harder.” Monk said in an interview.
“We all know how painful he is, which makes us more United and makes us play better team basketball.”
“that’s the main reason why we won today.”
In this game, Monk played 30 minutes, scored 33 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 12 of 21 shots.
Sabonis scored 31 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steals and 1 block in 38 minutes, shooting 12-of-18.