Lakers132
Jazz123
Pacers100
Magic37
Clippers41
Thunder36
Pistons23
76ers7
GrizzliesHouston Rockets @ Sacramento Kings: Dec 21, 2025
Rockets vs Kings final: the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 125-124 in overtime on December 21, 2025 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 31 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 124 |
| Kings | 30 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 13 | 125 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 28 PTS Alperen Sengun
- 10 REB Kevin Durant
- 8 AST Amen Thompson
Kings
- 27 PTS DeMar DeRozan
- 14 REB Maxime Raynaud
- 10 AST Dennis Schröder
Rockets vs Kings Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 36 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6-16 | 4-11 | 2-3 | -20 |
| Josh Okogie G | 33 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Amen Thompson G | 45 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7-10 | 1-1 | 3-4 | 0 |
| Kevin Durant F | 47 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-21 | 3-9 | 5-6 | +2 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 40 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12-17 | 0-1 | 4-6 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tari Eason F | 15 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-8 | 3-3 | 1-2 | -3 |
| Clint Capela C | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 33 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-13 | 4-9 | 3-3 | +17 |
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 40 | 27 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9-17 | 1-2 | 8-9 | +8 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 3-8 | -3 |
| Russell Westbrook G | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8-24 | 5-12 | 0-2 | +1 |
| Keegan Murray F | 46 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9-14 | 3-4 | 5-5 | +6 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 37 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Malik Monk G | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -3 |
| Nique Clifford G | 26 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-8 | 0-4 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 31 | 24 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 3-8 | 7-8 | +4 |
| Keon Ellis G | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Dylan Cardwell C | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
Rockets vs Kings Recap
The Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets in overtime after outscoring them 30-21 in the fourth quarter to erase a 9-point deficit. The win moves the Kings to 7-22, while the Rockets fall to 17-9.
Houston led 68-57 at halftime and 91-82 after three quarters. Sacramento tied the game at 112-112 in regulation, then won the extra period 13-12. The Kings controlled the glass with 55 rebounds to 47 and shot 25 of 36 at the free throw line, against 18 of 24 for Houston.
Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 28 points, while DeMar DeRozan scored 27 for the Kings. Maxime Raynaud pulled down 14 rebounds for Sacramento, and Dennis Schröder added 10 assists. Houston made 16 of 38 from three-point range, and Sacramento made 12 of 32.
The number to know: 14 turnovers for the Rockets, against 11 for the Kings, in a game decided by 1 point.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 45-94 | Field Goals | 44-95 |
| 47.9% | FG % | 46.3% |
| 16-38 | 3-Pointers | 12-32 |
| 42.1% | 3P % | 37.5% |
| 18-24 | Free Throws | 25-36 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 69.4% |
| 47 | Rebounds | 55 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 19 |
| 31 | Assists | 29 |
| 9 | Steals | 8 |
| 2 | Blocks | 5 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 20 | Fouls | 21 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 10 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 56.4% | 11.8% | 26.5% | 0.191 |
 Kings | 52.6% | 9.0% | 35.8% | 0.263 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Kings Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, December 21, 202510:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Kings NBC Sports California
- Arena
- Golden 1 CenterSacramento
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Kings Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- W @ Nuggets 115-101 Dec 20, 2025
- L @ Pelicans 128-133 Dec 18, 2025
- L @ Nuggets 125-128 Dec 15, 2025
- W vs Clippers 115-113 Dec 11, 2025
- L @ Mavericks 109-122 Dec 6, 2025
Kings last 5
- L vs Trail Blazers 93-98 Dec 20, 2025
- L @ Trail Blazers 133-134 Dec 18, 2025
- L @ Timberwolves 103-117 Dec 14, 2025
- L vs Nuggets 105-136 Dec 11, 2025
- L @ Pacers 105-116 Dec 8, 2025
Previous meetings
- Feb 25, 2026 Kings @ Rockets 97-128
- Jan 11, 2026 Rockets @ Kings 98-111
- Dec 3, 2025 Kings @ Rockets 95-121
More NBA Games on Dec 21, 2025
- Final
Chicago Bulls1-2152
Atlanta Hawks2-1150Top: Johnson 36 PTS, 11 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-081
Brooklyn Nets0-296Top: Jr. 24 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3125
New York Knicks0-2132Top: Brunson 47 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2124
Washington Wizards2-1113Top: Fox 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3100
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0103Top: Porter 24 PTS, 10 REB, 9 ASTBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Kings: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Kings host the Grizzlies Oct 25.
Rockets vs Kings FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Kings on Dec 21, 2025?
The Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 125-124 in overtime on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 27 points.
What are the Rockets and Kings records?
After this game the Rockets were 17-9 and the Kings were 7-22 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Kings?
Alperen Sengun scored 28 for the Rockets. DeMar DeRozan scored 27 for the Kings.
Who leads the Rockets vs Kings season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Kings game?
The Rockets beat the Kings 128-97 on Feb 25, 2026 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Kings played?
At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Kings?
Rockets-Kings: Q1 31-30, Q2 37-27, Q3 23-25, Q4 21-30, OT 12-13.
What is next for the Rockets and Kings?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Kings host the Grizzlies on Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 PM ET.