NBA · Final

Rockets Dominate Kings in Convincing Victory

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)

Houston Rockets 121, Sacramento Kings 95, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets beat Sacramento Kings 121-95 at Toyota Center (Houston) on December 3, 2025.

Who was favored in Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.

The Houston Rockets secured a decisive victory against the Sacramento Kings, winning 121-95 at the Toyota Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Rockets' strong home performance, further extending their lead in the season series against the Kings to 2-0. The Rockets now lead the series 1-0 for the current season, having previously defeated the Kings in their last three encounters.

In terms of recent form, the Rockets have been performing well, holding a home record of 14-5 and an impressive 8-2 record over their last ten games, despite suffering a loss in their most recent outing against the Utah Jazz. They averaged 120.9 points scored and allowed 109.8 points during this stretch. At home, they have maintained a record of 3-1, while their away performance has been equally strong, with a 5-1 record. In contrast, the Kings have struggled significantly this season, currently sitting at 5-17 overall and 2-8 in their last ten games, with a three-game losing streak. They averaged 108.6 points scored and allowed 122.0 points during this period.

The Rockets' home court advantage was evident as they took control of the game early, capitalizing on their scoring prowess. The Kings, on the other hand, have faced difficulties on the road, with a dismal away record of 1-5 in their last six games. The Kings' recent struggles have been compounded by injuries, as several key players, including Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter, were listed as day-to-day leading up to the game. The Rockets also faced their own injury concerns, with Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams all listed as day-to-day.

The betting market reflected the disparity between the two teams, with DraftKings setting the odds at HOU -15.5, indicating a strong expectation for the Rockets to dominate. The total for the game was set at 231.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0, suggesting that the market anticipated a high-scoring affair, albeit with a strong lean towards the Rockets.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with the Toyota Center providing a familiar and supportive environment for the Rockets. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Rockets' offensive capabilities. Key moments included Aaron Holiday's driving floating jump shot and Clint Capela's layups, which helped to solidify the Rockets' lead in the fourth quarter.

Overall, the Rockets' ability to score efficiently and their defensive resilience were critical factors in this matchup. The Kings will need to address their recent form and injury issues as they look to turn their season around.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -15.5	231.5 o -105 / u -115	Sacramento Kings +800 · Houston Rockets -1350

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Injury report

Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings

Leaders

PointsAlperen Sengun28Houston Rockets
AssistsKevin Durant8Houston Rockets
ReboundsAmen Thompson12Houston Rockets
PointsMaxime Raynaud25Sacramento Kings
AssistsRussell Westbrook9Sacramento Kings
ReboundsKeegan Murray11Sacramento Kings

Recent form

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 8-2Streak L1120.9 scored · 109.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

L125-133at Utah JazzDec 2
W129-101at Utah JazzNov 30
W104-100at Golden State WarriorsNov 27
W114-92at Phoenix SunsNov 25
L109-112vs Denver NuggetsNov 22
W114-104at Cleveland CavaliersNov 20
W117-113vs Orlando MagicNov 17
W140-116vs Portland Trail BlazersNov 15
W135-112vs Washington WizardsNov 13
W122-115at Milwaukee BucksNov 9

Sacramento Kings

Last 10: 2-8Streak L3108.6 scored · 122 allowed per game1-5 away

L107-115vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 1
L119-128at Utah JazzNov 29
L100-112vs Phoenix SunsNov 27
W117-112vs Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 25
W128-123at Denver NuggetsNov 23
L96-137at Memphis GrizzliesNov 21
L99-113at Oklahoma City ThunderNov 20
L110-123at San Antonio SpursNov 16
L110-124at Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 15
L100-133vs Atlanta HawksNov 13

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Sacramento Kings	Houston Rockets
Field goals	40-97	48-91
Field goal %	41	53
Three-pointers	10-34	5-16
Three-point %	29	31
Free throws	5-10	20-24
Free throw %	50	83
Rebounds	32	62
Offensive rebounds	12	17
Defensive rebounds	20	45
Assists	21	24
Steals	10	10
Blocks	7	8
Turnovers	12	16
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	16
Fast-break points	7	30
Points in the paint	46	78
Fouls	17	10
Largest lead	6	26
Lead changes	12	12
Time in front	19	72

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter68-78Malik Monk makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter68-79Steven Adams makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter68-81Steven Adams makes driving layup (Amen Thompson assists)
3rd Quarter71-81Malik Monk makes 27-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter71-82Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter71-83Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter71-85Steven Adams makes two point shot
3rd Quarter71-86Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter71-87Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter71-89Alperen Sengun makes 8-foot two point shot
4th Quarter72-89Precious Achiuwa makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter72-91Reed Sheppard makes 11-foot two point shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter74-91Malik Monk makes tip shot
4th Quarter74-93Alperen Sengun makes driving layup
4th Quarter74-95Amen Thompson makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter77-95Malik Monk makes 28-foot three point jumper (Russell Westbrook assists)
4th Quarter77-96Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter77-98Alperen Sengun makes driving layup
4th Quarter77-99Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter77-100Alperen Sengun makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter80-100Malik Monk makes 25-foot three pointer (Maxime Raynaud assists)
4th Quarter80-102Alperen Sengun makes driving layup
4th Quarter83-102Malik Monk makes 26-foot three point jumper (Maxime Raynaud assists)
4th Quarter86-102Malik Monk makes 28-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter86-104Alperen Sengun makes driving layup
4th Quarter86-105Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter86-106Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter86-108Alperen Sengun makes two point shot (Amen Thompson assists)
4th Quarter88-108Nique Clifford makes driving layup
4th Quarter88-110Kevin Durant makes 6-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter89-110Maxime Raynaud makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter90-110Maxime Raynaud makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-112Aaron Holiday makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter92-112Maxime Raynaud makes 4-foot two point shot (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter92-114Clint Capela makes driving layup (Aaron Holiday assists)
4th Quarter92-116Clint Capela makes 4-foot layup (Josh Okogie assists)
4th Quarter94-116Maxime Raynaud makes 10-foot two point shot (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter95-116Maxime Raynaud makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter95-118Jae'Sean Tate makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter95-121Jeff Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jae'Sean Tate assists)