BBNBA: Fox, Monk combine for 87 points in NBA's 2nd-highest scoring game ever

Photo by Harry How | Getty ImagesDe’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk were playing like it was 2016-17 all over again.

On Friday night, the former Kentucky backcourt combined for a total of 87 points in the Sacramento Kings’ insane 176-175 double-overtime victory over the LA Clippers. Fox finished with 42 points, five rebounds, 12 assists, and five steals in 45 minutes played, scoring the go-ahead basket down the stretch that ultimately gave his team the win.

Meanwhile, Monk was just as impressive, exploding for a career-high 45 points on 15-24 overall shooting, including a 6-12 clip from long range. He also chipped in two rebounds and six assists in his 40 minutes played. This game marked just the…