The Sacramento Kings are struggling against the Minnesota Timberwolves, shooting poorly from the field and trailing 59-47 at halftime. De'Aaron Fox leads the Kings with 20 points, while Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis also contribute. The Timberwolves dominate in points in the paint and fastbreak points. The Kings are facing a similar defensive challenge as in their previous game against the Celtics, with turnovers and a lack of defensive effort. The Kings' shooting percentages are low, and they are struggling to defend against the Timberwolves' fastbreak and rebounding. The game remains competitive, with the Kings expected to improve their shooting performance in the second half.
Very similar vibe in this game to the loss to the Celtics earlier in the week. Kings have 7 turnovers. Timberwolves have 20 fastbreak points. Kings aren't getting back on defense. Rebounding advantage is 32-21 in T-Wolves favor.
LAK Goal - Laferriere gets what he deserves as the Kings pull back ahead. He's been quite noticeable tonight and he gets a good bounce off the skate and in. 3-2.
Laferriere re-directs a pass from Doughty past Markstrom to give LA the lead again, 3-2 LAK.
Kings trail Timberwolves 59-47 at the half. De'Aaron Fox has 20 points. Sabonis is up to 9 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds. Murray has 7 points, 5 rebounds. Kings shoot just 36.6% from the field. T-Wolves lead points in the paint battle 44-22 and fastbreak points 16-2.
Keegan Murray finally hits a 3. Kings are just 3-for-15 from deep.
Fox with another stepback 3. He's up to 14 points. Kings are rallying.
Kings trail 28-20 after 1Q. Timberwolves defense has been solid. Fox leads with 6 points. Kings shoot 38.1 % from the field and 0-for-7 from 3.
Kings trail 28-20 after 1Q. Timberwolves defense has been solid. Fox leads with 6 points. Kings shoot 38.1 % from then field and 0-for-7 from 3.
Good start for the Wolves, but have to think the Kings are gonna start hitting these shots soon
Keegan Murray with a two-handed hammer in traffic. Kings are shooting just 29.4 % from the field. 21-12 T-Wolves lead.