WATCH: ‘Furious’ Malik Monk exchanges some fiery words with the referee after Kings’ ‘choke’ outing against the Suns

The Sacramento Kings were handed a stunning loss by the Phoenix Suns.


WATCH: ‘Furious’ Malik Monk exchanges some fiery words with the referee after Kings’ ‘choke’ outing against the Suns

Malik Monk had some words for the referee after their astounding loss to the Phoenix Suns (Image via NBA.com)

In a twist that left fans stunned, Malik Monk of the Sacramento Kings couldn’t keep his cool. The Kings were handed an unbelievable defeat to the Phoenix Suns, where they let a 22-point advantage slip away. Monk was caught in a heated moment with the referee, venting his frustrations over the team’s sudden collapse.

With Domantas Sabonis leading the way with a triple-double (21 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists), the Kings seemed all set for a win. However, the Suns ended up staging an astounding comeback. Monk’s fiery response seemed to echo the sentiments of many fans who saw the Kings’ final moments as a major ‘choke’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoU48hhJBxQ

The game took a turn for the Kings when the Phoenix Suns launched an unbelievable 32-8 run in the last 8 minutes, wiping out their lead. This led to a nail-biting 119-117 victory for the Suns, leaving the Sacramento Kings and their supporters in sheer disbelief.

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Malik Monk’s visible annoyance, culminating in his fiery exchange with the referee, has sparked discussions about the Kings’ mental resilience and their inability to close out games.

Fans troll Malik Monk for arguing with the ref after choking 22 point lead

Despite showing potential, the Kings have been repeatedly tripped up in high-tension moments. Their latest unraveling against the Suns is another instance of their struggles to keep cool heads and clinch victories.

Malik Monk scored juist 3 points in the fourth quarter, turning over the ball thrice and going 1-6 from the field (Yardbarker)
Malik Monk scored juist 3 points in the fourth quarter. (Via Yardbarker)

The response to the Kings’ loss and Monk’s confrontation with the referee has been a mix of disappointment and exasperation among fans. Some reactions can be seen below:

https://twitter.com/Tyler_K15/status/1747481295851343944
https://twitter.com/Alphadrew88/status/1747483219665330510

The Kings’ recent defeat to the Suns is a harsh reminder of the uphill battle they face in becoming a top NBA team. Filled with young talent, it will be interesting to see how they go about developing a resilience against such challenges in the league.

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