The Houston Rockets will be better served when veteran guard Fred VanVleet returns from his lengthy injury absence on Saturday against the visiting Sacramento Kings, but there have been signs of impro

The Sacramento Kings lost one of their best players but still found a way to earn a hard-fought win over the Houston Rockets.

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine combined for 41 points as the visiting Sacramento Kings rode a balanced offensive attack to a 113-103 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

HOUSTON (AP) DeMar DeRozan had 21 points and the Sacramento ... Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Green added 24 points in the loss that ended a two-game winning ...

But the Rockets are most potent when they can blend an efficient offense with their rebounding and defensive prowess, and fourth-year guard Jalen Green ... scorers DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine ...

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine combined for 41 points as the visiting Sacramento Kings rode a balanced offensive attack to a 113-103 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Six Kings

HOUSTON (AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 21 points and the Sacramento Kings overcome ... Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Green added 24 points in the loss that ended a two-game winning streak. Sabonis, who entered the game ...