Struggles during lopsided win

The Miami Heat and the Sacramento Kings battled in the thrilling double overtime, and Sacramento emerged victorious, 123-118.

DeMar DeRozan scored nine of Sacramento’s 11 points in the second overtime, powering the Kings to a 123-118 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night and extending their winning streak to a season-high five games under interim coach Doug Christie.

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Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De’Aaron Fox.

For the Kings, interim head coach Doug Christie has talked about simplifying the offense and defense, and one of those ways could be turning to DeRozan more. One of the simplest plays in the Sacramento playbook is give the ball to DeRozan on the block and let him cook.

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DeMar DeRozan discusses his Kings turnaround during a 4-1 stretch under interim head coach Doug Christie, Sunday's 129-99 point win over the Warriors in San Francisco, the impact of Malik Monk and Sacramento finding their joy again after a fourth consecutive win.

Malik Monk scored 11 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Kings to a 138-133 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. DeMar DeRozan added 29 points for the Kings (16-19), who have won three in a row under interim coach Doug Christie.

Playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Kings pulled off an improbable victory to extend their winning streak to five games.

Sacramento Kings star guard De'Aaron Fox won't play again on Monday night as he continues to nurse a glute injury.