Kings win in tankoff against Nets

It was close down to the wire in this takeoff, but ultimately, the Sacramento Kings had enough taken out of the tank to pick up a win against the Brooklyn Nets 126-122. With the Kings up 125-122 with 5 seconds left, the Nets stepped out of bounds and that was a wrap.

Malik Monk dropped 32 points off the bench on 8-17 from the field. Maxime Raynaud again had another solid game, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds in 36 minutes. Precious Achiuwa added 14 points and 15 rebounds. Devin Carter finished with 16 points and 5 rebounds off the bench.

Sacramento out-rebounded Brooklyn 51-25 and shot 52% from three. That was enough to propel the Kings to a win.

The Kings are now 19-53, more wins than the Nets, Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers.

There are only 10 games left in the season as the race for the bottom continues.