George Harris
Nov 14, 2023 - 10:00

De'Aaron Fox return sparks Kings victory over Cavs, Mike Brown earns 400th win

De'Aaron Fox returns with 28 points as Kings win 132-120 over Cavs, coach Mike Brown gets 400th career victory.

De'Aaron Fox made a triumphant return to the Sacramento Kings after a two-week absence due to an ankle injury, scoring 28 points and dishing out six assists in a 132-120 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This victory also marked a milestone for Kings coach Mike Brown, who achieved his 400th career win.

The Kings dominated the game, with Domantas Sabonis contributing 23 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, and Keegan Murray delivering a season-high 25 points with five 3-pointers. The team's performance was described as the kind of night they had been waiting for, where everything came together seamlessly.

Despite the loss, Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 22 points, and Caris LeVert and Max Strus also made significant contributions. However, it was Sacramento's night, with six players scoring in double figures. The spotlight, however, was on Fox, who received "MVP! MVP!" chants from the crowd in the second half.

Fox's impact was immediate, scoring the first points of the game with a driving layup just 11 seconds in. He later showcased his skills with a reverse layup and a 3-pointer, helping the Kings secure a 33-25 lead. Fox continued to shine in the second and third quarters, delivering an emphatic one-handed dunk off a bounce pass from Malik Monk.

Coach Mike Brown, who previously led the Kings to the playoffs in 2023, expressed his admiration for Fox's performance, stating that the young star has only scratched the surface of his potential. Brown's milestone win against his former team, the Cavaliers, was a moment of great emotion and honor for the coach, who credited the people around him for his success.

Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff acknowledged that his team had failed to execute their game plan, allowing the Kings' offensive firepower to take control of the game. Despite their late push, the Cavaliers fell short, and the Kings emerged victorious with a 132-120 win.