Wizards vs. Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Your Kings are ready for tonight 💪
@ChickfilA Tunnel Cam pic.twitter.com/UmHe7DucVv – 9:52 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Tonight’s starting lineup
👑 @swipathefox
👑 @KevinHuerter
👑 @hbarnes
👑 Keegan Murray
👑 @Dsabonis11 pic.twitter.com/62FSY0Pk2d – 9:40 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Mike Brown’s full pregame availability on having De’Aaron Fox back tonight, more on Keegan Murray following his career night on Saturday and shares a funny story about his friend sort of repping the Kings at the Bulls and Sixers game in Philly. pic.twitter.com/krPT7XWHBz – 9:36 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Starting 5 in Sactown. 🖐
#ForTheDistrict | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/2FtmFw8u1e – 9:35 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox is back, which impacts all of the Kings’ Prize Picks for tonight. Will Keegan Murray have another big game? Trey Lyles makes an appearance. Kevin Huerter needs one steal. Here is a link to join the fun and get a special offer:
prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/KINGSBEAT pic.twitter.com/vzsitozsGn – 9:33 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The @utahjazz offensive game plan in Sacramento was to attack Kevin Huerter every chance you get.
Tonight it’s attack Cam Thomas. – 9:25 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
In fairness to P.J. Washington, Chris Boucher bends and leans in atypical ways. – 9:21 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Washington foul upgraded; wasn’t too hostile but was flagrant – 9:21 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
SO excited to be hosting Kings pre/postgame with Mike Bibby on NBC Sports California.
Coverage starts at 6:30pm on @NBCSKings pic.twitter.com/8wqgqzpqMH – 9:18 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Out of context, sure, but here’s Mike Brown doing the Keegan Murray chant. pic.twitter.com/xNMQOL0RZV – 8:39 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown on whether he ran plays for Keegan Murray during his 47 point game. pic.twitter.com/qYQmcpoff5 – 8:25 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Got PJ Washington pulling up for three on ya – 8:25 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
INJURY UPDATE vs. Washington Wizards 12/18
De’Aaron Fox (Right Shoulder Irritation) – AVAILABLE – 8:21 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox is playing tonight.
De’Aaron Fox is 100% going for 48 tonight just to stick it to Keegan. – 8:19 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox (shoulder) is available for tonight’s game against the Washington Wizards. – 8:18 PM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox (Right Shoulder Irritation) is available for tonight’s game against the Wizards. – 8:17 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
That story suggesting Sacramento as a landing spot for Zach LaVine sounds like wishful thinking from Rich Paul. Not sure Kings want $125 million tied up between Fox, Sabonis and LaVine. #Bulls – 8:12 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Juan Toscano-Anderson getting a feel for Golden 1 Center ahead of tonight’s game against the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/kqvNoPgOk9 – 7:52 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Sacramento’s Golden1 Center, where the Wizards, on the second night of a back-to-back, will face the Kings: pic.twitter.com/DfCEoj7Ugw – 7:43 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
A little Kings perspective that I’ve truly never considered before today:
If the Kings had traded De’Aaron Fox a few seasons ago, and he was playing at the MVP level he is now, Kings fans (and probably the front office) would be losing their minds.
Thinking about it that way… – 6:09 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks have submitted an injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Spurs.
Malik Beasley – probable (non-covid illness)
Jae Crowder – out (left adductor surgery)
Chris Livingston – out (G-League assignment)
Bolden, Washington, Wigginton – out (two-way) – 6:05 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Steph Curry reacts to Kings’ Keegan Murray’s 47-point performance vs. Jazz warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/16/ste… pic.twitter.com/MaLOUbiufC – 6:00 PM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: In @TheAthletic, my man @JoshuaBRobbins & I finish our 3-part series on the challenges facing the Wizards’ new front office as they begin a long-overdue rebuild by looking at how they hope to overhaul the current roster. It won’t be easy or quick: bit.ly/41pkcjh – 6:00 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Bridges and Hayward are out for Hornets. Washington is in. – 5:58 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Miles Bridges will indeed be unavailable for Charlotte. Hayward also out. Washington and McGowans start. – 5:58 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Updated story with the #Hornets being even more short-handed than normal in Toronto tonight after Miles Bridges was denied access into Canada.
Also included: PJ Washington is expected to return tonight barring any pregame hiccups, per league sources.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 5:46 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
If anyone is wondering, the minimum number of players you need for a game to go ahead is 8, Hornets have at least 9 for tonight in Toronto even if Hayward/Washington are out – 5:19 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
not hard to get hyped when you’re watching the squad shatter shooting records 🙌🔔
@ChickfilA Cowbell Cam pic.twitter.com/BGJNN7GxXM – 5:14 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New ep of the #GoodWord is up! With @DarthAmin, talking Miami/Atl/Sac/ trade prospects, and how the game doesn’t stop for Ja and Zion
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Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Who is Chance Comanche?: Tracing the rise and fall of the Sacramento Kings G League player who is facing a Las Vegas murder charge in the death of Marayna Rodgers
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:06 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
Hornets Projected rotation if both Hayward/Washington who are “Questionable” are out
Starters
Terry Rozier
Bryce McGowens
Brandon Miller
JT Thor
Nick Richards
Bench
Ish Smith
Nick Smith Jr
Leaky Black
Nathan Mensah – 5:01 PM

Kyle Draper @KyleDraperTV
Yooooo!! We’re back. A jammed packed The Drive Guys with me and @whiteygleason RIGHT NOW on @Sactown1140 We got:
@MarkJonesESPN at 2:15 to talk @SacramentoKings
@KenyonMurray_ at 3:15 to talk about Keeeeeeggggannn Muuuuurrrraaay – 5:00 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
JP sets it up, DG slams it down.
Flight of the Week x @NATCA pic.twitter.com/HLtjE2ppC0 – 5:00 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
not hard to get hyped when you’re watching the team shatter shooting records 🙌👑
@ChickfilA Cowbell Cam pic.twitter.com/j8rrAjwk3R – 4:59 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Before last night’s Wizards-Suns game, Bradley Beal offered some of his most candid comments about his “tough” trade from D.C. — and, in response to a question, offered his opinion on whether more players will seek no-trade clauses.
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Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Injury report for tonight’s game in Sacramento.
#ForTheDistrict | @ChasenBoscolo pic.twitter.com/P7JoE7TQLi – 4:45 PM

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