News about Malik Monk

As Bucks' Damian Lillard sinks a dramatic game-winner in OT, Kings coach Mike Brown ERUPTS at officials over a contested foul call before being ejected

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2024
On Sunday, Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown went viral for erupting at officials in Milwaukee before Bucks star Damian Lillard hit the game-winning 3-pointer in overtime. With 9:27 left in the fourth, Brown exploded, shouted at referee Intae Hwang, and was promptly suspended while Sacramento players had to be restrained. Brown was ordered to leave the court by Malik Monk, who wrapped his arms around him. Brown later wore a laptop into his post-game press conference to demonstrate his indignation with a shooting fouled called on Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

Steve Kerr, the Warriors' head coach, claims that Golden State's woes almost put him in jeopardy with his wife at home

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 2, 2023
Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors' head coach, has been put in jeopardy at home with his wife. Following the Warriors' 124-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings, shooting guard Malik Monk had a game winning shot after Golden State blew a 24-point lead, Kerr had a rough night sleeping. Following the sleepless night, Kerr told KNBR that his wife's call to him was to hold it for the playoffs.

On the road, the Kings beat the Warriors 118-99 to set up a Game 7 at home

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 29, 2023
With a 3-2 victory in San Francisco on Friday night, the Kings sparked Game 7 with a *** win, tying the series vs. the Warriors at 3-3 for the final game to be played in Sacramento. The Kings took control of the game in the next quarter after trailing 25-23 after the first period, winning 58-51 and leading the remainder of the way. In Game 4, De'Aaron Fox had 26 points and 11 assists, while Malik Monk led the team with 28 points after suffering a broken finger.

Golden State Warriors edge out Game 4 nail-biter against Sacramento Kings 126-125 to tie the series

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 23, 2023
Stephen Curry had 32 points but had to call a timeout Golden State didn't have, and the defending champion Warriors defeated the Kings 126-125 on Sunday, with Harrison Barnes missing a 3-pointer at the buzzer, finishing their playoff series at two games apiece. For Sacramento, De'Aaron Fox had 38 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. The Kings were within one with his 3-pointer left, and then Curry missed a 16-foot jumper on the other end, and Keegan Murray restored the bounce. Fox blasted former Warrior Barnes for the potential game-winning 3, which struck the back of the rim, with Curry and Draymond Green defending. With 42.4 seconds remaining, Golden State led 126-121, and Malik Monk made the technical free throw for Sacramento. Curry called the excessive timeout.

For Game 3 vs. the Sacramento Kings for stomping on Domantas Sabonis, Draymond Green has been suspended

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 19, 2023
After stomping on Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Draymond Green has been suspended for one game, possibly pulling him out of the pivotal Game 3 on Thursday. Green was thrown from the Warriors' 114-106 first-round playoff loss to the Kings on Monday night after stepping onto his opponent's chest. Malik Monk missed a shot for the Kings with less than seven minutes remaining, and with Steph Curry's return to action and eager to dribble down the other end, Sabonis held onto Green's leg.

In Warriors-Kings Game 2, Draymond Green says there is no regret for STOMPing on Domantas Sabonis

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 18, 2023
On Monday night, Draymond Green was suspended from the Warriors' first-round playoff loss to the Kings, but the Golden State forward was adamant after stomping on Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis. Malik Monk missed a shot for the Kings with just seven minutes remaining, and Sabonis held onto Green's leg as Steph Curry recovered and dribbled down the other end. As Green was suspended from the game with a flagrant two foul foul and Sabonis was handed a technical, the four-time champion stomped onto the Kings big man's chest.

The Sacramento Kings win their first playoff game in SEVENTEEN YEARS over the Warriors, 126-123

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 16, 2023
In a tense match vs. the reigning NBA champion Warriors, the Sacramento Kings won their first playoff game since 2006. In his long-awaited playoff debut, De'Aaron Fox scored 38 points in his first game, and the Sacramento Kings celebrated their return to the playoffs after a record 17 years by defeating the defending champion Golden State Warriors 126-123 on Saturday night. The first playoff match between the Northern California neighbors raised the ante and thrilled the raucous crowd that had been waiting for a playoff match since 2006.

In the team's return from Portland after clinching playoff berth since 2006, fans mobbed players

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 2, 2023
Hundreds of fans and educators at Sacramento's airport during the team's return from Portland, where the team claimed a playoff spot for the first time since 2006. Fans chanted for the team's Delta plane to land at a private terminal at Sacramento International Airport in 40-degree weather on Friday night as they eagerly waited for the team's Delta plane to land at a private terminal. Following the team's back-to-back away victories over the Trail Blazers, Kings coach Mike Brown reminded his followers of the supporters gathering before boarded their one-hour-and-a-half flight.

With a 138-114 victory over Portland, the Sacramento Kings are just one step closer to clinching division

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2023
The playoff-bound Sacramento Kings won their second straight game against the Portland Trail Blazers 138-114 on Friday night, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 20 points and 11 assists. With a 120-80 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Malik Monk had 20 off the bench for the Kings, who had already earned their first postseason appearance since 2006 and a home-court advantage for the playoffs. Domantas Sabonis had 20 points and 12 rebounds.

To lift Kings over Bulls in a thrilling thriller, De Aaron Fox hits a crucial game-winner buzzer

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 16, 2023
The Sacramento Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls 117-114 after De'Aaron Fox scored a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds remaining on Wednesday night. Fox scored 32 points on 12-for-17 shootings, with four of them being 3-pointers. In 14 of his last 16 games and averaging over 30 points, the sixth-year guard is on a roll. And his confidence, especially when game is on the line?