SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and the Sacramento Kings took advantage of Minnesota's second stunning upset in a row, rallying late in regulation to outscore the Timberwolves 117-112 in overtime.
The Timberwolves built an eight-point lead with less than a minute left on Friday night in Phoenix. defeat 114-113. Against the Kings, they were up 10 with three minutes left.
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After DeRozan tied the game at 101 with two free throws with 34 seconds left in regulation, Anthony Edwards missed a shot for Minnesota, and DeRozan and Malik Monk missed shots on the final possession.
The Kings won their second straight after defeating Denver 128-123 on Saturday night on the road to end an eight-game losing streak. They are 5-13.
DeRozan made 15 free throws without missing a beat. Keegan Murray had 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Monk added 22 points.
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Edwards scored 43 points for Minnesota. Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo each had 17 points and Naz Reed added 15 as the Timberwolves fell to 10-7.
Next
Timberwolves: At Oklahoma City on Wednesday night in the NBA Cup game.
Kings: Host Phoenix on Wednesday night in NBA Cup action.
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