PHOENIX — In an exciting overtime showdown, DeMar DeRozan propelled the Sacramento Kings to a 127-118 victory over the Phoenix Suns, ending their impressive seven-game winning streak on Sunday evening.

Without star player Kevin Durant, who is sidelined due to an injury sustained on Friday, the Suns struggled to maintain their momentum. DeRozan put on a stellar performance, finishing the game with a total of 34 points.

The Suns held the lead for most of the fourth quarter until Keegan Murray managed to tip in his own missed shot, granting Sacramento a narrow one-point advantage with just 3.9 seconds remaining. However, a crucial foul by Murray on Phoenix’s inbounds play allowed Devin Booker to tie the game with a free throw. Booker had a chance to win the game for the Suns, but his corner shot came up short.

Domantas Sabonis recorded a noteworthy ninth straight double-double for the Kings, contributing 20 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out during overtime. Murray also made a significant impact with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox added 21 points along with 11 rebounds. Kevin Huerter chipped in 17 points before also fouling out in the extra period.

For the Suns, Bradley Beal led the team with 28 points, while Booker delivered an impressive performance with 23 points and 12 assists. Tyus Jones rounded out the scoring with 22 points. Starting center Jusuf Nurkic was initially questionable for the game due to left ankle soreness, but he took the court, finishing with seven rebounds in 15 minutes before being ruled out at halftime.

**Highlights:**
DeRozan’s incredible fourth-quarter performance kept the Kings competitive as he scored 16 points during that period. Meanwhile, rookie Ryan Dunn played in place of Durant, averaging only 16 minutes per game as of Sunday.

**Defining Moment:**
The overtime began with DeRozan making a three-point play, asserting the Kings’ dominance as they never looked back from that point.

**Key Performance:**
Mason Plumlee filled in for Nurkic, ending the game with six points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, effectively supporting the Suns in his limited time on the floor.

**Looking Ahead:**
The Kings will face the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, while the Suns will hit the road to play against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, participating in the In-Season tournament.