Buddy Hield scored 21 points (12 on 4 3-pointers), and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 17 points down in the first quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 94-86 to end a 7-game losing streak.
The Kings trailed 25-8 with 51 seconds left in the first quarter. They outscored the Thunder 86-61 the rest of the way.
During clutch time, the Kings outscored the Thunder 16-2. Hield scored 6 of the Kings’ 16 on 1 for 2 shooting and 3 for 3 at the line.
Zach Randolph had 18 points (12 in the third quarter) and 8 rebounds.
For the Thunder, Russell Westbrook had 20 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals but shot 7 for 21. Paul George had 12 points and 3 steals but shot 4 for 16. Carmelo Anthony scored 16 points but shot 4 for 17. Steven Adams had 14 points and 5 steals.
The Kings shot 46.8% from the field and 37.5% from 3 to the Thunder’s 33.7% and 27.0%. They outscored the Thunder 53-20 off the bench. The Kings outscored the Thunder 13-2 in 4 minutes with Carter, Hield, Labissiere, Fox and Jackson on the floor together.