Kevin Huerter’s 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz

By Eric He | The Associated PressSacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, right, celebrates with guard De’Aaron Fox (5) after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Huerter had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night.The Kings, who have won three of their last four games, are an on offensive tear after scoring 140 points in Friday’s win over the Spurs.The Jazz, who have lost six of their last seven, were led by Keyonte George with 25 points, and John Collins with 19.Utah never led.Sacramento opened a 20-point lead in the second quarter and led 62-45 at halftime. The Kings continued dominating with a 43-point third quarter with De’Aaron Fox beating the third quarter buzzer to give the Kings a 31-point lead heading into the fourth.Fox added 21 points and nine assists, and Domantas Sabonis had 19 points and 12 rebounds.Doug McDermott hit six 3-pointers and had 18 points in the fourth quarter, igniting a “Doug-ie” chant from the Sacramento crowd.TakeawaysJazz: Leading scorer Lauri Markkanen, who missed...