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DeMar DeRozan nets 26,000th career point as Kings end losing streak

Story byDeMar DeRozan nets 26,000th career point as Kings end losing streakMarcus D. Smith, USA TODAYMon, January 12, 2026 at 5:50 AM UTC·6 min readSACRAMENTO ― The Sacramento Kings ended their seven-game losing streak for their first win, and first lit beam, of 2026 in a 111-98 victory against the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center on Sunday, Jan. 11. Sacramento fans walked away with free pizza and a sighting of their purple beam that shoots into the air from Golden 1 Center with each win, something that has been a rare sight during the 2025-26 season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Kings were led by DeMar DeRozan, who became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 26,000 career points after a 14-foot fadeaway jumper with 7:09 remaining in the second quarter.

DeMar DeRozan nets 26,000th career point as Kings end losing streak

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Key Highlights

  • DeRozan ended the game with a team-high 22 points, while shooting 8-of-13 (61%) from the field."It's always satisfying getting a win," DeRozan told reporters after the game about scoring his 26,000th point.
  • "I think as far as everything else, scoring and points, I think that really won't hit me until it's all said and done."Sacramento received contributions from everywhere.
  • Guard Zach LaVine finished with 18 points.
  • Russell Westbrook added 15 points, six rebounds and 10 assists in the win.
  • Maxime Raynaud notched a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMalik Monk, who had been previously in and out the rotation, saw 26 minutes off the bench against the Rockets and scored 15 points."That's kind of been my role since I've been in the NBA, being a backup ballhandler and taking the pressure off the point, the first group so I was out there flowing and free.
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