The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.

The Sacramento Kings’ winning streak under interim head coach Doug Christie came to an end after seven games on Tuesday in Milwaukee. But Sacramento is expected to return to those winning ways against the Houston Rockets tonight, in some part because the visitors are on the second night of a back-to-back.

Monk (groin) was active at shootaround ahead of Thursday's game versus the Rockets, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Tristi Rodriguez delivers the takeaways from the Sacramento Kings' 132-127 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at Golden 1 Center.

DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded his league-leading 36 th double-double of the season to lead the Kings to a 132-127 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Houston will try to continue its five-game win streak with a victory against Sacramento. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season.

SACRAMENTO — The Houston Rockets (27-12) will go for their sixth win in a row as they face the Sacramento Kings (20-20) on Thursday in the second of a three-game road trip.

Malik Monk C of Sacramento Kings goes up for a layup during the NBA regular season game between Sacramento Kin

DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, Malik Monk added 26 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.

Here is a look at each team's injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup. Devin Carter - QUESTIONABLE (shoulder) Jordan McLaughlin - OUT (personal) Malik Monk - PROBABLE (groin) Tari Eason - QUESTIONABLE (leg) Jock Landale - QUESTIONABLE (personal) Jabari Smith Jr.

The Houston Rockets lost 132-127 to the Sacramento Kings. Jalen Green scored 28 points on 50% shooting. Green lead the way for the Rockets in the first quarter