De’Aaron Fox helped the Sacramento Kings secure a win against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, contributing significantly with his playmaking and defense. Fox recorded 7 assists and led the game with 4 steals during his 39 minutes on the court. The Kings won the game 132-127.
What It Means
Fox’s performance against the Rockets marked another strong outing for him, as he exceeded his assist projection by one and his steal projection by two. This season, he is averaging 6.1 assists per game, ranking second on his team and eleventh at his position. His ability to lead in steals shows his defensive prowess, which has been a key factor in several games this year. Despite playing fewer games than some of his peers, Fox has finished in the top five among point guards in assists in about 34% of his games this season.
