Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings
· National Basketball AssociationKings take advantage of Timberwolves' 2nd straight collapse in 117-112 OT win
On Friday night in Phoenix, the Timberwolves blew an eight-point lead with less than a minute left in a 114-113 loss. Against the Kings, they were up 10 with three minutes left.
After DeRozan tied it at 101 with two free throws with 34 seconds left in regulation, Anthony Edwards missed a jumper for Minnesota, and DeRozan and Malik Monk missed shots on the final possession.
The Kings won their second straight after rallying to beat Denver 128-123 on Saturday night on the road to end an eight-game losing streak. They are 5-13.
DeRozan made 15 free throws without a miss. Keegan Murray had 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Monk added 22 points.
Edwards scored 43 points for Minnesota. Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo each had 17, and Naz Reid added 15. The Timberwolves dropped to 10-7.
Kings: Host Phoenix on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup game.
Regular Season Series
MIN leads series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 5th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 112 - 117 |
| 5th 0.0 | |
End of the 1st Overtime | 112 - 117 |
| 5th 1.9 |  |
Russell Westbrook defensive rebound | 112 - 117 |
| 5th 1.9 |  |
Donte DiVincenzo misses 28-foot three point jumper | 112 - 117 |
| 5th 4.3 | |
Russell Westbrook personal foul | 112 - 117 |
Statistics
 MIN |
 SAC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 40-97 | FG | 42-97 |
| 41 | Field Goal % | 43 |
| 13-42 | 3PT | 7-26 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 27 |
| 19-22 | FT | 26-28 |
| 86 | Free Throw % | 93 |
| 55 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 40 | Defensive Rebounds | 38 |
| 21 | Assists | 27 |
| 9 | Steals | 9 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 20 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 15 | Fast Break Points | 21 |
| 48 | Points in Paint | 58 |
| 28 | Fouls | 21 |
| 14 | Largest Lead | 6 |
Sacramento Kings Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stevens, G | Out | Apr 12 |
| DeMar DeRozan, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| Malik Monk, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| Keegan Murray, F | Out | Apr 11 |
| Russell Westbrook, G | Out | Apr 11 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|
Game Information
Location: Sacramento, CA
Attendance: 16,957 · Capacity:
2025-26 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma City |
64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
 Denver |
54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
 Minnesota |
49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
 Portland |
42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
 Utah |
22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Lakers |
53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
 Phoenix |
45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
 LA Clippers |
42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
 Golden State |
37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
 Sacramento |
22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
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