The Sacramento Kings lost one of their best players but still found a way to earn a hard-fought win over the Houston Rockets.

Sabonis has undoubtedly been Sacramento's best player this season, averaging 19.9 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game with impressive 59.6/43.2/74.9 shooting splits. The three-time All-Star should be on his way to another All-NBA Team appearance and is the force behind Sacramento's playoff push.

Alperen Şengün led the Houston Rockets with 30 points and 10 rebounds, but the Sacramento Kings completed a three-game season sweep of the Rockets with a 113-103 win Saturday night at Toyota Center. The Rockets’ loss spoiled point guard Fred VanVleet’s first game back after a monthlong right ankle injury.

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine combined for 41 points as the visiting Sacramento Kings rode a balanced offensive attack to a 113-103 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

The Houston Rockets went into Saturday's game hoping to notch their first win of the season over the Sacramento Kings. The Rockets were 0-2 against the Kings th

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis left Saturday’s 113-103 victory over the Houston Rockets due to a hamstring injury. Sabonis grabbed his left hamstring while running the floor just over a minute into the game at Toyota Center in Houston. Interim Kings coach Doug Christie immediately called timeout as Sabonis limped off the floor.

Analyzing Saturday’s Sacramento Kings at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Rockets are 14-2 this season in games with at least two rest days going in, which is the case for Saturday’s home matchup vs. Sacramento (+4.5).

The Sacramento Kings will visit the Houston Rockets on Saturday at Toyota Center in a battle of Western Conference teams. The Kings are above .

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