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GAME RECAP
With Tyreke Evans injured, the Sacramento Kings couldn't find anyone able to stop DeMar DeRozan.
DeRozan scored 28 points, Andrea Bargnani had 30 and the Toronto Raptors beat Sacramento 118-112 on Sunday, handing the Kings their 10th straight road loss.
``(DeRozan) was too quick for the players we had available and he took advantage of it,'' Kings coach Paul Westphal said. ``He got to the rim.''
DeRozan topped 20 points for the fourth time in six games, a streak that began with a career-best 37-point performance at Houston on Dec. 31.
``He's starting to really come into his own as an offensive player, especially when he can drive the ball to the basket like he did tonight,'' Toronto coach Jay Triano said.
DeRozan is plenty confident in his driving abilities, but knew he'd have an easier time without Evans guarding him.
``I always feel like I'm quick enough to get by a lot of players,'' DeRozan said. ``With them missing one of their best players, I just tried to take advantage of it and do what I had to do.''
The NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year, Evans sat with a sprained left ankle, just the third game he's missed this season. Jermaine Taylor started in his place.
Sacramento's six-game road trip continues with back-to-back games Tuesday at Washington and Wednesday at Boston, and Evans' status remains uncertain.
``I'm hopeful but I'm not really expecting him to be able to play the next game,'' Westphal said. ``We'll see how he feels (Monday) and maybe he'll be able to go.''
GAME RECAP
With Tyreke Evans injured, the Sacramento Kings couldn't find anyone able to stop DeMar DeRozan.
DeRozan scored 28 points, Andrea Bargnani had 30 and the Toronto Raptors beat Sacramento 118-112 on Sunday, handing the Kings their 10th straight road loss.
``(DeRozan) was too quick for the players we had available and he took advantage of it,'' Kings coach Paul Westphal said. ``He got to the rim.''
DeRozan topped 20 points for the fourth time in six games, a streak that began with a career-best 37-point performance at Houston on Dec. 31.
``He's starting to really come into his own as an offensive player, especially when he can drive the ball to the basket like he did tonight,'' Toronto coach Jay Triano said.
DeRozan is plenty confident in his driving abilities, but knew he'd have an easier time without Evans guarding him.
``I always feel like I'm quick enough to get by a lot of players,'' DeRozan said. ``With them missing one of their best players, I just tried to take advantage of it and do what I had to do.''
The NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year, Evans sat with a sprained left ankle, just the third game he's missed this season. Jermaine Taylor started in his place.
Sacramento's six-game road trip continues with back-to-back games Tuesday at Washington and Wednesday at Boston, and Evans' status remains uncertain.
``I'm hopeful but I'm not really expecting him to be able to play the next game,'' Westphal said. ``We'll see how he feels (Monday) and maybe he'll be able to go.''
