Thompson's 31 points weren't enough to secure a 111-98 victory for the Kings over the Rockets.

January 12th - The Rockets lost to the Kings 98-111. Several Kings players performed consistently, with Westbrook contributing 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming a key driver in the team's victory .

The Kings started the game with a 5-0 run. The Rockets, however, gradually closed the gap with a more efficient offense, at one point leading by 4 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets held a slight 23-22 lead. In the second quarter, DeRozan scored 11 points for the Kings . The Rockets, led by Durant and Shen Jing, maintained their offensive intensity. At halftime, the Kings led 51-48 .

After switching sides, Thompson scored 16 points in the third quarter , helping the Rockets continue their comeback. At the end of the third quarter, the Kings led by only 2 points, 78-76 . In the final quarter, the Kings' defense consistently limited the Rockets' scoring, extending their lead to 16 points. Although the Rockets attempted a comeback at the end of the quarter, they were unable to narrow the gap. Ultimately, the Kings defeated the Rockets 111-98 .

Rockets player statistics

Thompson 31 points, 13 rebounds , 6 assists; Durant 23 points, 4 rebounds , 6 assists; Shen Jing 19 points , 9 rebounds , 3 assists; Smith 9 points, 6 rebounds; Sheppard 6 points , 2 assists; Finney - Smith 4 points , 2 rebounds; Holiday 3 points , 1 rebound , 4 assists; Adams 3 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Okogie 1 rebound.

Kings player stats

DeRozan 22 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists; LaVine 18 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Westbrook 15 points , 6 rebounds , 10 assists; Monk 15 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Reno 12 points , 11 rebounds , 1 assist ; Achiuwa 10 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists; Caldwell 9 points, 10 rebounds , 1 assist; Clifford 8 points , 2 rebounds; Eubanks 2 points, 1 rebound.