The Sacramento Kings captured their home-opener of the 2025-26 season with a thrilling 105-104 victory against the Utah Jazz on Friday night at the Golden 1 Center, with Domantas Sabonis ’ clutch late-game basket determining the outcome. Originally expected to miss the game with a hamstring strain , Sabonis was cleared to play after a Thursday practice and made a much-needed impact, finishing with a double-double of 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds over 36 minutes.

On the final possession, Sabonis grabbed an offensive rebound after Malik Monk’s missed attempt and converted a point-blank shot while drawing a foul from Walker Kessler. Although he missed the ensuing free throw, Sacramento’s defense, led by Schroder, forced Keyonte George to miss a 21-foot buzzer-beater, bringing

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