James Ham: 1. Marvelous Mr. Monk. With De’Aaron Fox missing his first game of the season, his close friend, Malik Monk took the keys to the car. Monk didn’t disappoint. He started dealing, finishing with a career-high tying 12 assists to go with 26 points. He was dynamic from the jump.
Source: Twitter @James_HamNBA
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Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
DeMar DeRozan on the Kings turnaround during this 4-1 stretch under interim head coach Doug Christie, tonight’s 30 point win over the Warriors and the impact of Malik Monk tonight without De’Aaron Fox. pic.x.com/vMkkCblBVK – 12:34 AM
DeMar DeRozan on the Kings turnaround during this 4-1 stretch under interim head coach Doug Christie, tonight’s 30 point win over the Warriors and the impact of Malik Monk tonight without De’Aaron Fox. pic.x.com/vMkkCblBVK – 12:34 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk talks about the his Kings jumping out of the gate in a big way in tonight’s 30 point win over the Warriors, doing so without De’Aaron Fox, seeing the defensive effort from Keon Ellis and Devin Carter & seeing his team buy into what Doug Christie is preaching. pic.x.com/D88W4j05DL – 12:30 AM
Malik Monk talks about the his Kings jumping out of the gate in a big way in tonight’s 30 point win over the Warriors, doing so without De’Aaron Fox, seeing the defensive effort from Keon Ellis and Devin Carter & seeing his team buy into what Doug Christie is preaching. pic.x.com/D88W4j05DL – 12:30 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
1. Marvelous Mr. Monk. With De’Aaron Fox missing his first game of the season, his close friend, Malik Monk took the keys to the car. Monk didn’t disappoint. He started dealing, finishing with a career-high tying 12 assists to go with 26 points. He was dynamic from the jump. – 10:50 PM
1. Marvelous Mr. Monk. With De’Aaron Fox missing his first game of the season, his close friend, Malik Monk took the keys to the car. Monk didn’t disappoint. He started dealing, finishing with a career-high tying 12 assists to go with 26 points. He was dynamic from the jump. – 10:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Malik Monk tonight:
26 PTS
12 AST
3 STL
5-8 3P
+41 in just 29 minutes. pic.x.com/WGntu04BS1 – 10:32 PM
Malik Monk tonight:
26 PTS
12 AST
3 STL
5-8 3P
+41 in just 29 minutes. pic.x.com/WGntu04BS1 – 10:32 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
It’s a 30 point lead in favor of the Kings as they head to the 4th at Chase Center. Kings have led the entire game and now have 7 players in double figures led by Malik Monk’s 26 and Domantas Sabonis with 22pts and 13 rebounds – his 31st double-double of the season. – 10:26 PM
It’s a 30 point lead in favor of the Kings as they head to the 4th at Chase Center. Kings have led the entire game and now have 7 players in double figures led by Malik Monk’s 26 and Domantas Sabonis with 22pts and 13 rebounds – his 31st double-double of the season. – 10:26 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The Kings are running over the Warriors. They have a 105-75 lead heading into the fourth. Seven players are in double figure scoring, including a team-high 26 from Malik Monk, who is a +41 for the game. – 10:25 PM
The Kings are running over the Warriors. They have a 105-75 lead heading into the fourth. Seven players are in double figure scoring, including a team-high 26 from Malik Monk, who is a +41 for the game. – 10:25 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings now 12/25 from the perimeter. Malik Monk is 5/7 and he notches 5 triples in consecutive games for the 4th time in his career. – 10:00 PM
Kings now 12/25 from the perimeter. Malik Monk is 5/7 and he notches 5 triples in consecutive games for the 4th time in his career. – 10:00 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk’s 10 assists are the most he’s had in a half in his career. He becomes the 7th Kings player since the 96-97 season with 10 points and 10 assists at the half & first since Domantas Sabonis Jan. 14, 2024 at Milwaukee. – 9:45 PM
Malik Monk’s 10 assists are the most he’s had in a half in his career. He becomes the 7th Kings player since the 96-97 season with 10 points and 10 assists at the half & first since Domantas Sabonis Jan. 14, 2024 at Milwaukee. – 9:45 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Kings:
Malik Monk’s 10 assists in tonight’s first half at GSW are a new career high for assists in a half. His previous high was eight in the second half vs. HOU on Dec. 3, 2024. This marks the first time in Monk’s career that he has recorded a double-double in a half. – 9:43 PM
From Kings:
Malik Monk’s 10 assists in tonight’s first half at GSW are a new career high for assists in a half. His previous high was eight in the second half vs. HOU on Dec. 3, 2024. This marks the first time in Monk’s career that he has recorded a double-double in a half. – 9:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Malik Monk’s career high for assists is 12. He posted 10 in the first half. – 9:43 PM
Malik Monk’s career high for assists is 12. He posted 10 in the first half. – 9:43 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings dominating the Warriors 75-51 at halfime.
Malik Monk: 16 pts, 10 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk
Domantas Sabonis: 18 pts, 9 rebs, 6 asts
Keegan Murray: 9 pts, 3/5 3PT
Kings shooting 57% from the field & 48% from deep with 11 made threes. – 9:40 PM
Kings dominating the Warriors 75-51 at halfime.
Malik Monk: 16 pts, 10 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk
Domantas Sabonis: 18 pts, 9 rebs, 6 asts
Keegan Murray: 9 pts, 3/5 3PT
Kings shooting 57% from the field & 48% from deep with 11 made threes. – 9:40 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings put on a show in the first half, lead the Warriors 75-51 at the intermission. Sabonis has 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Malik Monk is up to 16 points and 10 assists. 9 points each for Keon Ellis and Keegan Murray. – 9:40 PM
Kings put on a show in the first half, lead the Warriors 75-51 at the intermission. Sabonis has 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Malik Monk is up to 16 points and 10 assists. 9 points each for Keon Ellis and Keegan Murray. – 9:40 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors getting crushed at home by a Kings team without De’Aaron Fox: 75-51 at halftime. They committed 13 turnovers. Malik Monk had 16 points, 10 assists. Domantas Sabonis had 18-9-6. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Looney start on him in third quarter. – 9:39 PM
Warriors getting crushed at home by a Kings team without De’Aaron Fox: 75-51 at halftime. They committed 13 turnovers. Malik Monk had 16 points, 10 assists. Domantas Sabonis had 18-9-6. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Looney start on him in third quarter. – 9:39 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
First half double-double for Malik Monk. 13 points and 10 assists. He’s running the show without De’Aaron Fox. – 9:35 PM
First half double-double for Malik Monk. 13 points and 10 assists. He’s running the show without De’Aaron Fox. – 9:35 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Malik Monk has 10 assists in 16 minutes. Shining in the primary point guard role with De’Aaron Fox out.
Also 2 steals and a block. Monk’s improvement as a defender can’t go unnoticed. – 9:34 PM
Malik Monk has 10 assists in 16 minutes. Shining in the primary point guard role with De’Aaron Fox out.
Also 2 steals and a block. Monk’s improvement as a defender can’t go unnoticed. – 9:34 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings out and running, forcing another Warriors turnover and Malik Monk finding a soaring Keon Ellis. Kings up 20 in SF here in the 2nd quarter. Monk 13 points and 9 assists. Ellis with 9 points. pic.x.com/hasLQ6dm9c – 9:30 PM
Kings out and running, forcing another Warriors turnover and Malik Monk finding a soaring Keon Ellis. Kings up 20 in SF here in the 2nd quarter. Monk 13 points and 9 assists. Ellis with 9 points. pic.x.com/hasLQ6dm9c – 9:30 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Keon Ellis pokes the ball away from Steph Curry and then throws down the Oop from Malik Monk.
Kings up 23 and showing off in San Francisco! – 9:28 PM
Keon Ellis pokes the ball away from Steph Curry and then throws down the Oop from Malik Monk.
Kings up 23 and showing off in San Francisco! – 9:28 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The Kings jump all over the Warriors early, lead 36-21 after 1Q. Sabonis leads with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. 7 points each for Keon Ellis and Malik Monk. Kevin Huerter has 6 off the bench. – 9:03 PM
The Kings jump all over the Warriors early, lead 36-21 after 1Q. Sabonis leads with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. 7 points each for Keon Ellis and Malik Monk. Kevin Huerter has 6 off the bench. – 9:03 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Keon Ellis has come out aggressive early in this one. He has 7 points, matching Malik Monk for the team high. – 8:59 PM
Keon Ellis has come out aggressive early in this one. He has 7 points, matching Malik Monk for the team high. – 8:59 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
We really take a lot of what Domantas Sabonis does for granted. 2 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists already.
He just attacked a Hield mismatch, got to the paint, drew the defense in, and hit Monk for the easy three. Fundamental perfection. – 8:53 PM
We really take a lot of what Domantas Sabonis does for granted. 2 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists already.
He just attacked a Hield mismatch, got to the paint, drew the defense in, and hit Monk for the easy three. Fundamental perfection. – 8:53 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Malik Monk gets the Kings on the board first with a bucket in the lane. – 8:42 PM
Malik Monk gets the Kings on the board first with a bucket in the lane. – 8:42 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Starters tonight for Warriors-Kings
Steph Curry
Dennis Schröder
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Keon Ellis
Malik Monk
DeMar DeRozan
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 8:04 PM
Starters tonight for Warriors-Kings
Steph Curry
Dennis Schröder
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Keon Ellis
Malik Monk
DeMar DeRozan
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 8:04 PM
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Dave McMenamin: Malik Monk with a message for Sacramento Kings fans: “Sorry, fans. We are going to turn it around.” -via Twitter @mcten / December 28, 2024
Sean Cunningham: Malik Monk reacts to the Kings firing Mike Brown, his message to Kings fans, what he’ll miss about his former head coach and thanks him after experiencing the best years of his career. “The energy he brought, the passion he had for the game … that’s what I took most out of him. He never took anything for granted, and yeah, thank you, Mike.” -via x.com / December 28, 2024
In discussing Monk, Fischer acknowledged it would be “tricky” to move last season’s Sixth Man of the Year runner-up, who signed a new four-year, $78MM contract with the Kings over the summer. “He’s so crucial to what the Kings have done,” Fischer said. “… He’s best friends with De’Aaron Fox dating back to Kentucky. If you’re curious about the long-term ramifications of keeping De’Aaron Fox in Sacramento, you’re probably not wanting to move his best friend, who he recruited to join the Kings.” -via Hoops Rumors / December 22, 2024