Malik Monk played a key role in the Sacramento Kings’ victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. He scored 18 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 9 assists. Monk also led both his team and the game in assists and steals during his 37 minutes on the court. The Kings won with a final score of 124-119.
What It Means
Monk’s performance against the Bulls included exceeding his projected stats by scoring three more points and grabbing three more rebounds than expected. His nine assists marked a milestone for him this season, as he led all players in that category during the game. This season, Monk is averaging 17.2 points per game, ranking him fourth on his team and twentieth among shooting guards league-wide. He has been consistent with assists too, averaging 5.3 per game, placing him third on his team and tenth at his position across the league. Additionally, Monk has made an average of 2.5 three-pointers per game this season.
