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Kings vs Rockets final: the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 121-95 on December 3, 2025 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 26 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 95 |
| Rockets | 28 | 23 | 36 | 34 | 121 |
Top Performers
Kings
- 25 PTS Malik Monk
- 11 REB Keegan Murray
- 9 AST Russell Westbrook
Rockets
- 28 PTS Alperen Sengun
- 12 REB Amen Thompson
- 8 AST Kevin Durant
Kings vs Rockets Box Score
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 22 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Zach LaVine GF | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Russell Westbrook G | 28 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5-13 | 2-7 | 0-2 | -9 |
| Drew Eubanks FC | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 | -4 |
| Keegan Murray F | 37 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2-11 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Nique Clifford G | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 18 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 2-4 | -21 |
| Malik Monk G | 29 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10-19 | 5-8 | 0-0 | -30 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 32 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10-15 | 2-2 | 3-3 | -18 |
| Keon Ellis G | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -17 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 34 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5-12 | 0-3 | 4-6 | +24 |
| Kevin Durant F | 31 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9-16 | 1-4 | 5-5 | +12 |
| Josh Okogie G | 26 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +23 |
| Amen Thompson G | 36 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8-16 | 0-1 | 4-4 | +10 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 29 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11-20 | 0-1 | 6-7 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| JD Davison G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Clint Capela C | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 27 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Jeff Green F | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Steven Adams C | 17 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +7 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
Kings vs Rockets Recap
The Rockets beat the Kings by outscoring them 36-19 in the third quarter. Houston improved to 14-5, while Sacramento fell to 5-17.
Sacramento led 52-51 at halftime, 1 point ahead after a second quarter it won 26-23. The Rockets then took the third by 17 points and the fourth by 10. They led 87-71 after three quarters. Houston shot 48 of 91 from the field and made 20 of 24 free throws, while the Kings made 5 of 10.
Alperen Sengun scored 28 points for the Rockets, and Amen Thompson grabbed 12 rebounds. Malik Monk answered with 25 points for Sacramento, and Keegan Murray pulled down 11 rebounds. The Kings shot 10 of 34 from three-point range and turned the ball over 12 times.
The number to know: 62 rebounds. Houston outrebounded Sacramento by a wide margin, and that gave it extra possessions.
Team Stats
| Kings | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 40-97 | Field Goals | 48-91 |
| 41.2% | FG % | 52.7% |
| 10-34 | 3-Pointers | 5-16 |
| 29.4% | 3P % | 31.3% |
| 5-10 | Free Throws | 20-24 |
| 50.0% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 32 | Rebounds | 62 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 21 | Assists | 24 |
| 10 | Steals | 10 |
| 7 | Blocks | 8 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 17 | Fouls | 10 |
| 6 | Biggest Lead | 26 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kings | 46.4% | 10.6% | 21.1% | 0.052 |
 Rockets | 55.5% | 13.6% | 45.9% | 0.220 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Kings vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, December 3, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Kings vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Kings last 5
- L vs Grizzlies 107-115 Nov 30, 2025
- L @ Jazz 119-128 Nov 28, 2025
- L vs Suns 100-112 Nov 26, 2025
- W vs Timberwolves 117-112 Nov 24, 2025
- W @ Nuggets 128-123 Nov 22, 2025
Rockets last 5
- L @ Jazz 125-133 Dec 1, 2025
- W @ Jazz 129-101 Nov 30, 2025
- W @ Warriors 104-100 Nov 26, 2025
- W @ Suns 114-92 Nov 24, 2025
- L vs Nuggets 109-112 Nov 21, 2025
Previous meetings
- Feb 25, 2026 Kings @ Rockets 97-128
- Jan 11, 2026 Rockets @ Kings 98-111
- Dec 21, 2025 Rockets @ Kings 124-125
More NBA Games on Dec 3, 2025
- Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2114
Orlando Magic1-2112Top: Fox 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1110Top: Mitchell 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1135
Indiana Pacers2-1120Top: Murray 52 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1104
New York Knicks0-3119Top: Towns 35 PTS, 18 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115
Atlanta Hawks2-192Top: Harden 27 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3113
Chicago Bulls1-2103Top: Jr. 33 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0109
Milwaukee Bucks0-3113Top: Porter 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3108
Dallas Mavericks1-2118Top: Ware 22 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Kings vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Kings visit the Spurs Oct 27; Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26.
Kings vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Kings vs Rockets on Dec 3, 2025?
The Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 121-95 on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Toyota Center in Houston. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 28 points.
What are the Kings and Rockets records?
After this game the Kings were 5-17 and the Rockets were 14-5 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Kings vs Rockets?
Malik Monk scored 25 for the Kings. Alperen Sengun scored 28 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Kings vs Rockets season series?
The Kings lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Kings vs Rockets game?
The Rockets beat the Kings 128-97 on Feb 25, 2026 at home.
Where was Kings vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Kings vs Rockets?
Kings-Rockets: Q1 26-28, Q2 26-23, Q3 19-36, Q4 24-34.
What is next for the Kings and Rockets?
Kings visit the Spurs on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET.