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Kings beat Thunder 128-123, led by Fox's 41 points

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De'Aaron Fox - Iffy SaturdayFox is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to right shoulder irritation, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

ImpactThis is Fox's first game showing up on the injury report with a shoulder issue, so it presumably occurred in Thursday's 128-123 victory over the Thunder. The star guard recorded 41 points (14-25 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 34 minutes in the contest. If he ultimately cannot play, look for Malik Monk and Davion Mitchell to be the prime beneficiaries. More information on his status figures to come following Saturday's shootaround.

DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams - Scores three in lossWilliams scored three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and added six rebounds and three assists in Thursday's 128-123 loss to the Kings.

ImpactWilliams' minutes have fluctuated this season, but he has found ways to contribute off the bench when given the chance, whether that be through scoring or rebounding. In his last five appearances, Williams has averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.2 steals over 11.6 minutes per game, and it appears his role backing up Chet Holmgren will remain constant for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Keon Ellis - Efficient shooter in winEllis had 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 128-123 win over the Thunder.

ImpactEllis thrived off the bench and made his presence felt on both ends of the court, though his scoring figures certainly stood out. This 17-point output represented a season-high mark for the former Alabama standout, but at the same time, he's scored in double digits just three times throughout the campaign. Chances are this was an outlier rather than a sign of things to come in the future for Ellis.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

De'Aaron Fox - Carries Sacramento to victoryFox recorded 41 points (14-25 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 128-123 victory over the Thunder.

ImpactThe Kings needed a lift from their star point guard and Fox answered the call, stepping his game up down the stretch and carrying Sacramento to a hard-fought win against a difficult Western Conference rival. Fox has been outstanding when healthy this season, and this was his third game with at least 40 points -- and his ninth with 30 or more. The electric point guard is averaging 29.0 points, 7.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game since the start of December.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Domantas Sabonis - Nears triple-double in winSabonis contributed 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds and seven assists across 40 minutes during Thursday's 128-123 win over the Thunder.

ImpactDe'Aaron Fox stole the show with his 41-point performance Thursday, but there's no question Sabonis played a prominent role in the win as well. Aside from containing the threat of Chet Holmgren, Sabonis was impressive on offense and played his usual facilitator role, ending just three dimes away from recording what would've been his third triple-double of the season. Sabonis is averaging 17.7 points, 14.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game since the start of December.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jalen Williams - Woeful shootingWilliams registered five points (2-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 128-123 loss to Sacramento.

ImpactWilliams was awful from the field Thursday, and there's no question the Thunder needed his contributions on offense in a game they lost by a mere five-point margin. This was the first time Williams scored in single digits this season, so there's a strong chance this was nothing more than an off night for the second-year forward. He'll try to bounce back in another tough matchup Saturday when the Thunder take on the Nuggets in Denver.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Chet Holmgren - Double-doubles in tough matchupHolmgren notched 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 30 minutes during Thursday's 128-123 loss to Sacramento.

ImpactHolmgren had to deal with Domantas Sabonis throughout the entire game, and while the rookie had some problems on the defensive end, he eventually adjusted and delivered a decent stat line. Holmgren might have fallen behind Victor Wembanyama in the race for the Rookie of the Year award, but there's no question that Oklahoma City's center been impressive in his first year in the NBA. He has racked up eight double-doubles on the season while averaging 16.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 blocks per contest through 23 starts.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE