Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie shouts from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, left, drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis, left, pleads with referee Justin Van Duyne, front right, after being called for a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) is guarded by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)