Nets fall to Kings after late turnover

Malik Monk scores 32 points as Sacramento holds off Brooklyn's comeback attempt

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:48am

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The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Sacramento Kings 126-122 on Sunday night, extending their losing streak to seven games. Malik Monk scored 32 points, including 10 in the final five minutes, to lead the Kings. The Nets had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Nolan Traore stepped out of bounds and turned the ball over, sealing the Kings' victory.

Why it matters

The loss continues a difficult stretch for the Nets, who have struggled to find consistency this season. Meanwhile, the win provides a much-needed boost for the Kings, who are looking to build momentum as they approach the end of the season.

The details

The Kings led 108-105 late in the fourth quarter when Malik Monk took over, hitting a pair of 3-pointers and sinking two free throws to give Sacramento a 123-120 lead. Nolan Traore made two free throws to cut the deficit to one, but Devin Carter sealed the win for the Kings with two free throws of his own in the final seconds.

  • The Kings led 108-105 when Malik Monk scored 10 points in the final five minutes.
  • Nolan Traore made two free throws with 9.5 seconds left to make it a one-point game.
  • Devin Carter made two free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining to clinch the win for the Kings.

The players

Malik Monk

A guard for the Sacramento Kings who scored a game-high 32 points, including 10 in the final five minutes to help the Kings hold off the Nets.

Nolan Traore

A player for the Brooklyn Nets who had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds but stepped out of bounds and turned the ball over.

Devin Carter

A player for the Sacramento Kings who made a pair of clutch free throws in the final seconds to seal the victory for the Kings.

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What they’re saying

“Malik Monk was huge for us down the stretch. He made some big shots and free throws to help us hold on for the win.”

— Mike Brown, Kings Head Coach

“We had our chances, but that final turnover really hurt us. We've got to find a way to finish games better.”

— Jacque Vaughn, Nets Head Coach

What’s next

The Kings will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Nets will try to end their seven-game skid in their next game.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the continued struggles of the Nets, who have now lost seven straight, as well as the resilience of the Kings, who were able to hold off a late comeback attempt to secure the victory at home.