Victory Celebrations

The Sacramento Kings ended a seven-game losing streak with a 111-98 win over the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center on January 11, 2026, lighting their signature purple beam for the first time this season amid cheers from 15,268 fans. Rookie center Dylan Cardwell activated the beam after a strong performance, while guard Malik Monk highlighted the growing trend of victory celebrations across the NBA. The win marked a morale boost for the Kings, who introduced the beam tradition ahead of the 2022-23 season.