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NBA: DeMar DeRozan Helps Sacramento Kings Edge Miami Heat 123-118 In Double Overtime

DeMar DeRozan scored nine of Sacramento Kings’ 11 points in the second overtime, as they defeated the Miami Heat 123-118 in NBA 2024-25 on Tuesday (January 7) to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games under interim coach Doug Christie. DeRozan finished with 30 points on 12-of-26 shooting. Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists as the Kings (18-19) won their second straight without injured point guard De’Aaron Fox. Malik Monk scored 23 points, Keon Ellis had 17 and Keegan Murray added 14 points and 12 rebounds.

| Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier III (2) defending during double overtime of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California. The Kings win 123-118 in double overtime.

NBA 2024-25: Kings center Domantas Sabonis reacts as the time runs out
NBA 2024-25: Kings center Domantas Sabonis reacts as the time runs out | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis reacts as the time runs out in double overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Sacramento, California.

NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) fights for a rebound with Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr.
NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) fights for a rebound with Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) fights for a rebound with Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., center, during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

NBA 2024-25: Kings forward DeMar DeRozan makes a layup past Heat center Kel'el Ware
NBA 2024-25: Kings forward DeMar DeRozan makes a layup past Heat center Kel'el Ware | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, left, makes a layup past Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket
NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket and draws the foul on Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Sacramento, California.

NBA 2024-25: Kings forward Keegan Murray, left, attempts a jump shot over Miami Heat forward
NBA 2024-25: Kings forward Keegan Murray, left, attempts a jump shot over Miami Heat forward | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, left, attempts a jump shot over Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Keon Ellis, left, drives to the basket
NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Keon Ellis, left, drives to the basket | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis, left, drives to the basket past Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

NBA 2024-25: Heat center Bam Adebayo looks to the scoreboard
NBA 2024-25: Heat center Bam Adebayo looks to the scoreboard | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo looks to the scoreboard after fouling with 0.2 seconds left during overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, California.

NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket
NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier III, right, during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

NBA 2024-25: Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, right, drives to the basket with Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr.
NBA 2024-25: Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, right, drives to the basket with Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Photo: AP/Sara Nevis

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, right, drives to the basket with Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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