NBA: Zach LaVine's Season-Best Helps Sacramento Kings Thrash Charlotte Hornets 130-88

꧂Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his best game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 win over Charlotte Hornets in the NBA on Tuesday (February 25, 2025). LaVine hit eight 3-pointers and shot 16 of 19 overall as the Kings earned their first home win over the Hornets since 2021. LaVine has scored in double figures in all eight games for Sacramento. DeMar DeRozan had 18 points and seven rebounds for the Kings (29-28). Malik Monk scored 13, Keegan Murray added 10 and Domantas Sabonis finished with seven points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Miles Bridges scored 23 points for the Hornets.

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Updated on: 25 February 2025 9:41 pm

NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings: Miles Bridges

♎NBA 2024-25: Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) is guarded by Kings forward Jake LaRavia, Domantas Sabonis, and Trey Lyles | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

🎃Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) is guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia, left, Domantas Sabonis, and Trey Lyles during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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꧃NBA 2024-25: Hornets forward Miles Bridges and Kings center Jonas Valanciunas battle for a rebound | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, left, and Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas battle for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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⛎NBA 2024-25: Hornets forward Miles Bridges, left, and Moussa Diabate | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

ܫCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, left, and Moussa Diabate battle for the ball with Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings: Domantas Sabonis

ꦺNBA 2024-25: Hornets forward Moussa Diabate, left, guards Kings forward Domantas Sabonis | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

🧔Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate, left, guards Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings: Isaiah Crawford

꧂NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Devin Carter congratulates teammate Isaiah Crawford | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

✱Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter, left, congratulates teammate Isaiah Crawford in the final minutes of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Sacramento, California.

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NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings: Zach LaVine

🦄NBA 2024-25: Kings guard Zach LaVine drives past Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

🉐Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine, center, drives past Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings: Malik Monk

🃏NBA 2024-25: Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) is guarded by Kings guard Malik Monk | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

꧙Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) is guarded by Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings: Keegan Murray

🐷NBA 2024-25: Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) is guarded by Kings forward Keegan Murray | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

ꦰCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) is guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.

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NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings: LaMelo Ball

꧑NBA 2024-25: Hornets guard LaMelo Ball drives past Kings forward Domantas Sabonis | Photo: AP/Randall Benton

ꦿCharlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, front left, drives past Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, California.