Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Game-high 33 not enough Wednesday
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DeRozan notched a game-high 33 points (13-28 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 43 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to Dallas.
He did everything he could to keep the Kings' playoff hopes alive, but Zach LaVine was the only one of his teammates to score more than 11 points. DeRozan wraps up another productive regular season, averaging 22.2 points, 4.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.1 three-pointers and 0.8 steals over 77 appearances. While Sacramento will likely consider major changes to its roster this summer, the 35-year-old forward may not be going anywhere with two years and $50.5 million left on his contract.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Minimal impact Sunday
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DeRozan ended with eight points (4-9 FG) and five assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 109-98 victory over Phoenix.
Similar to Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, DeRozan was limited Sunday in a game that didn't matter much for the Kings. The star forward should handle a much bigger role in Wednesday's matchup against the Mavericks in the Play-In Tournament, though. He averaged 24.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game in the 52 games in which he logged 35 or more minutes in the regular season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits for 22 in Wednesday's loss
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DeRozan posted 22 points (8-26 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Nuggets.
The 35-year-old forward is on a roll to wrap up the regular season. DeRozan has scored at least 20 points in eight straight games and 15 of the last 16, averaging 23.8 points, 5.5 assists, 3.6 boards and 1.3 threes over the latter stretch, and he's been making a bigger impact on defense of late as well with eight blocks in the last 10 contests.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Explodes for 37 in win
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DeRozan registered 37 points (14-26 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 37 minutes during Monday's 127-117 victory over the Pistons.
DeRozan turned in a stellar showing Monday, extending his run of 20-point outings to seven straight while surpassing 30 points for the 13th time this season. The 35-year-old has been playing great, averaging 24.1 points, 5.9 assists and 3.9 rebounds on 47.3 percent shooting over his past 10 games. As the regular season draws to a close, DeRozan and Zach LaVine are hitting their stride and helped the Kings solidify a spot in the Play-In Tournament.
DeRozan finished Sunday's 120-113 win over Cleveland with 28 points (10-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one block across 40 minutes.
DeRozan reached the 20-point threshold for the sixth consecutive contest against a tough Cavaliers defense, also matching Domantas Sabonis for the team high in dimes. During this six-game stretch, DeRozan has averaged 25.3 points, 6.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 0.7 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 35.9 minutes while shooting 51.5 percent from the field.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Goes for 29 points in loss
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DeRozan closed Wednesday's 116-111 loss to the Wizards with 29 points (10-23 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-12 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one block over 40 minutes.
DeRozan finished on the verge of surpassing the 30-point mark for a second consecutive game. However, that didn't matter much since DeRozan contributed enough in other categories to deliver an impressive stat line -- he finished just three boards and two assists away from a triple-double. The veteran forward has been the most consistent and productive player for the Kings this season. He's averaging 23.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 0.6 steals per game since the All-Star break.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Surpasses 30 points as top scorer
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DeRozan chipped in 31 points (12-24 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Monday's 111-109 loss to the Pacers.
DeRozan led the way offensively for Sacramento in Monday's contest, leading all players in scoring, shots made and assists in a well-rounded performance. DeRozan has handed out eight or more assists in nine outings, adding 30 or more points in two of those contests.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Double-doubles in win
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DeRozan supplied 21 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-11 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists in 37 minutes during Thursday's 128-107 victory over Portland.
DeRozan racked up his third double-double of the season in Thursday's win, taking advantage of some extra usage due to Malik Monk being eased back into action after a three-game absence. As far as his fantasy value goes, a lack of peripheral stats continues to limit his overall upside -- he's averaging 0.9 steals, 0.4 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers this season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Pours in 22 points in loss
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DeRozan produced 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 128-116 loss to the Bulls.
The veteran forward tied Trey Lyles for the club's second-highest mark in points behind Malik Monk (34 points), albeit in a losing effort. DeRozan recorded his fifth consecutive contest with at least 20 points, and he has reached that mark in 41 of his 64 regular-season appearances. Over his last five outings, the 35-year-old has averaged 23.4 points, 5.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers across 34.8 minutes per game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits for team-high 23 in loss
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DeRozan finished with a team-high 23 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and one assist across 34 minutes during Friday's 122-106 loss to Phoenix.
The 35-year-old forward scored 20-plus points for the seventh time in eight March contests, a stretch in which DeRozan has averaged 23.3 points, 5.6 assists, 4.0 boards and 1.3 threes. Domantas Sabonis aggravated his hamstring injury and could be headed for another absence -- he'd missed the prior six games before returning Friday -- so DeRozan could continue to be leaned on as a consistent source of offense for the Kings.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Leads Sacramento in loss
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DeRozan closed Thursday's 130-104 loss to the Warriors with 23 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes.
DeRozan tied the game-high mark in points during an efficient outing from the field. He also dished out at least seven dimes for the 10th time on the season. The veteran forward has posted 20-plus points in six of his last seven appearances, and he has 37 total games with at least 20 points across 60 regular-season games. Over that seven-game span, DeRozan has averaged 23.3 points, 6.3 assists and 4.6 rebounds across 36.7 minutes per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Struggles in loss to New York
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DeRozan supplied 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 133-104 loss to the Knicks.
DeRozan couldn't get going in Monday's loss to New York, as he had one of his worst scoring performances of the season for the Kings, finishing with 11 points. The 35-year-old veteran has scored 11 or fewer points five times this season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Posts massive line in loss
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DeRozan ended Sunday's 111-110 overtime loss to the Clippers with 31 points (9-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 12-12 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 44 minutes.
DeRozan stepped up in a big way for the Kings with his first double-double of the campaign, but it wasn't enough in the overtime loss. DeRozan has been on a heater for the Kings, posting top-30 value in nine-category formats over his last 10 games with 24.4 points, 6.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers. The high usage could continue with Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) and Malik Monk (toe) currently banged up.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Explodes for 35 points in loss
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DeRozan registered 35 points (14-32 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to the Nuggets.
Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) has no timetable for a return, and the Kings desperately need more nights like these from DeRozan. The veteran has demonstrated the ability to take over games in the right situation. Sacramento's short-handed interior allowed him to play a bigger role as the slashing sharpshooter made shots all over the floor.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Goes for 21 points in win
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DeRozan contributed 21 points (7-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 40 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Rockets.
DeRozan reached the 20-point mark after not doing so in the previous two games, but even in games where he doesn't achieve that feat, the veteran forward remains an influential cog in the Kings' offensive scheme. He's averaging 23.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game in four outings since the All-Star break.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores team-high 34 points
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DeRozan closed Friday's 132-108 loss to the Warriors with 34 points (10-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes.
The Kings are searching for more production after De'Aaron Fox's departure, and DeRozan was able to deliver despite the poor outcome. The veteran enjoyed an accurate night of shooting, and he looks more comfortable with former teammate Zach LaVine joining him on the floor.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits for 20 points in defeat
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DeRozan totaled 20 points (5-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 43 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Pelicans.
DeRozan finished as the fourth member of the Kings to score 20 or more points Thursday, a feat he has now accomplished in four of his last five outings. However, the veteran forward delivered a lackluster performance from the field while scoring nearly half of his points from the charity stripe. Over his last five outings, the 35-year-old has averaged 23.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists across 37.6 minutes per game. He has shot 50.6 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from beyond the arc in that five-game span.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Season-high 42 points in win
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DeRozan posted 42 points (15-22 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 39 minutes in Monday's 129-128 overtime win over the Mavericks.
DeRozan delivered a stellar bounce-back performance after scoring only 11 points and shooting 4-for-12 from the field during Saturday's win over the Pelicans. The veteran forward was the only member of the Kings to score more than 20 points, recording a game- and season-high 42 points. Additionally, the 35-year-old also sank a game-winning floater to seal the win in overtime. DeRozan has logged eight outings with 30-plus points through 48 regular-season appearances, and his four three-pointers Monday also tied his season high.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Leads team in assists in loss
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DeRozan posted 22 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The seven dimes led the Kings, while the 22 points tied Zach LaVine for the team lead. The three rejections were also a season high for DeRozan. Sacramento's revamped starting five is still gelling, but DeRozan may end up seeing his production get a boost if De'Aaron Fox's distribution duties get spread out -- the veteran forward has recorded seven assists in two of three games since Fox was dealt to San Antonio.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Generates 19 points in loss
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DeRozan closed with 19 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 130-111 loss to Orlando.
The reunion of DeRozan and Zach LaVine was highly anticipated but failed to meet expectations in Wednesday's loss. The duo enjoyed successful campaigns together with Chicago, and while one should expect future fireworks for the tandem, it may take some time for the team to adjust to LaVine's addition.
