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The Houston Rockets defeated the Sacramento Kings 121–95 on December 3 at Toyota Center, dominating a lopsided matchup that finished well below the Vegas total of 231.5. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 28 points while Kevin Durant added 24, as Houston's offense operated at a 120.3 rating behind a 52.7 percent field-goal mark and solid ball movement generating 24 assists. Sacramento's defense proved porous, allowing the hosts to control the third quarter outright with 36 points, a decisive stretch that effectively decided the contest. The Kings, meanwhile, struggled offensively at 41.2 percent despite balanced scoring from Malik Raynaud and Malik Monk, each with 25 points, and couldn't compensate for a 30-rebound deficit (62–32). Houston's defensive rating of 93.7 held Sacramento well below its season average, while the Rockets' 16 turnovers and the Kings' 10 three-pointers made represented the game's only bright spots for the visitors. The loss signals mounting offensive inconsistency for Sacramento as Houston strengthens its Western Conference position.
