By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Launching a four-game road trip, the Sacramento Kings dominated the Utah Jazz in Delta Center.
A win, 113-96, improved the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season tally to 2-2.
Domantas Sabonis was the driving force on Tuesday. He made 13/18 from the field in a 28-point, 11-rebound double-double. The Lithuanian star also dished out four assists over 33 minutes.
Recording five minutes on the court, Ukrainian Alex Len chipped in two points and four rebounds.
For the hosts, Finnish Lauri Markkanen did not return after suffering a lower back spasm in the second quarter. He had seven points, three rebounds, and one assist in 17 minutes.
In Chase Center, the shorthanded Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-106. Starting for the Pels, German Daniel Theis produced five points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one block.
Tuesday games
Brooklyn Nets – Denver Nuggets 139-144 OT (125-125)
Minnesota Timberwolves– Dallas Mavericks 114-120
Utah Jazz – Sacramento Kings 96-113
Golden State Warriors – New Orleans Pelicans 124-106
Standings
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0
2. Boston Celtics 4-0
3. Orlando Magic 3-1
4. Miami Heat 2-1
5. Atlanta Hawks 2-2
6. Chicago Bulls 2-2
7. New York Knicks 1-2
8. Charlotte Hornets 1-2
9. Philadelphia 76ers 1-2
10. Washington Wizards 1-2
11. Brooklyn Nets 1-3
12. Milwaukee Bucks 1-3
13. Indiana Pacers 1-3
14. Toronto Raptors 1-3
15. Detroit Pistons 0-4
Western Conference
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 3-0
2. Golden State Warriors 3-1
3. Los Angeles Lakers 3-1
4. Dallas Mavericks 3-1
5. Phoenix Suns 3-1
6. Los Angeles Clippers 2-1
7. Sacramento Kings 2-2
8. Houston Rockets 2-2
9. Minnesota Timberwolves 2-2
10. Memphis Grizzlies 2-2
11. Denver Nuggets 2-2
12. New Orleans Pelicans 2-2
13. San Antonio Spurs 1-2
14. Portland Trail Blazers 1-3
15. Utah Jazz 0-4
-The top six teams from each conference clinch a berth in the Playoffs
-Teams ranking seventh to tenth advance to the Play-Ins