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Sacramento defeated Utah 105–104 on October 24 at Golden 1 Center in a tightly contested matchup where bench scoring and ball security proved decisive. Zach LaVine led the Kings with 31 points, supported by Malik Monk's 20, while Lauri Markkanen paced the Jazz with 33 points and Keyonte George added 18. Sacramento shot 48.2 percent from the field and connected on 14 three-pointers, while Utah managed 44.2 percent shooting with 13 threes despite out-rebounding the hosts 50–33. The Kings' defensive discipline was evident in their 107.6 offensive rating paired with a 102.5 defensive rating, whereas Utah's 19 turnovers—compared to Sacramento's 13—undermined an otherwise strong 25-assist performance. The third quarter proved pivotal, with Sacramento outscoring Utah 29–30 before closing the gap in the fourth. Sacramento's 10 steals also limited Utah's efficiency despite the Jazz's rebounding advantage. The one-point result keeps Sacramento competitive in the Western Conference standings while highlighting Utah's need to reduce turnovers in close contests.
