The Sacramento Kings showcased an impressive shooting display, making a franchise-record 25 three-pointers in their 131-118 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Keegan Murray led the charge with 19 points, while Malik Monk contributed 14 points and 5 assists off the bench. Additionally, Domantas Sabonis posted 11 points, 5 assists, and 9 rebounds. Despite the Nets' efforts, they couldn't keep up with the Kings' prolific shooting, allowing 22 three-pointers, the most they've conceded in a game this season.
Thunder 118, Nuggets 117 F | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and the go-ahead shot with 0.9 seconds as OKC absolutely steals one in Denver. Jalen Williams 24 points; Chet Holmgren 17 points, 11 rebounds, 9 blocks.
Kings lead the Jazz 62-50 at the half. Keegan Murray has 19 points on 5-of-6 from 3. Sabonis is up to 14 points, 7 rebounds. Harrison Barnes knocked down 3-for-3 from deep for 12 points.
Keegan Murray with back-to-back 3s. He has 19 points in the first half.
Keegan Murray is having a moment. He's up to 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Kings lead 48-36.
Nuggets 87, Thunder 85 End 3Q | Jalen Williams 16 points; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 14, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Chet Holmgren 13 points, 11 rebounds, 7 blocks. Chet with 8 points, 3 boards and 5 blocks in the third quarter, all in 8:45
Nuggets 87, Thunder 85 End 3Q | Jalen Williams 16 points; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 14, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Chet Holmgren 14 points, 11 rebounds, 7 blocks. Chet with 8 points, 3 boards and 5 blocks in the third quarter, all in 8:45
Keegan Murray with his third 3-ball of the first half. 9 points on 3-for-4 from long range. Kings lead 44-35.
Davion Mitchell ends the first quarter with a bucket. Kings lead 35-23 heading to the second. Sabonis leads with 10 points and four rebounds. Monk and Murray have six point each.
Keegan Murray with another triple. Kings up 26-15.
Keegan Murray knocks down his first triple. 10-4 Kings lead.
Nuggets 56, Thunder 54 H | OKC shot 42.9% from the floor and 4-13 from 3, but made 14 of 16 FTs. Jaylin Williams 11 points, 3-4 3FG; Jalen Williams 8 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort 7 each. Nikola Jokic has 13, 3, 3.
Nuggets 31, Thunder 27 End 1Q | OKC hanging around despite a 2-for-8 shooting start for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has 5 points, 3 assists. Lu Dort 7 points, 2 rebounds. Nikola Jokic 6 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists. OKC shooting 40%, 2-7 3FG, 5-6 FT.
Kings 128, Thunder 123 F | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 43 points (ties season high), 6 rebounds, 9 assists; Josh Giddey 18, 8; Lu Dort 17; Chet Holmgren 14, 10. OKC gave itself chances but could never get over the hump.
Kings 100, Thunder 92 End 3Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 34 points, and the OKC offense found a little rhythm in the third. Kings found more of one. SAC went 7 of 12 from 3 in the third.
Thunder leads the Kings 30-29 after 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 14 points despite 4-10 FGs. Made 5-6 FTs. Lu Dort 5 points, 3 rebounds. Thunder shot just 36% but hit 8-9 FTs while the Kings didn’t attempt one.
Kings trail the Thunder 30-29 after 1Q. Monk leads with 5 points. 9 players have scored a bucket for Sacramento through the first 12 minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 14 points. 9 personal fouls for the Kings.
Let it fly. The Kings went up against one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the league and put on a shooting display of their own. The Kings knocked down a stunning 25 triples on their way to a 131-118 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Here are six quick thoughts:
Keegan Murray hits the Kings' 24th 3-pointer of then night, a new franchise record.
11-0 Kings run and counting. Anytime the Nets got close, this thing got away from them.
The Kings have now made 22 3s. That's the most the Nets have allowed in a game this season
Kings 98, Nets 85 end of 3. Kings rattled off 44 points that Q and up to 19 3s Nets haven't been able to sustain any long runs. Dinwiddie 18 to lead 5 Nets in dbl figures but very little from deep. They've made 9 3s all game and the Kings made 8 in the 3rd alone
Kings lead the Nets 98-85 heading to the fourth. Fox has 23 points and 7 assists. Keegan scored 13 in the 3rd and has 19 for the game. Monk has 18 points and Sabonis has 13 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists.
8-0 Kings run in the blink of an eye. Everybody's shooting the lights out. Nets down 89-74. Kings have made 18 3s
Keegan Murray 3. Kings just hit the Nets with a right cross. 89-74 lead. Murray has 19 points, but 13 here in the third.
Despite the Nets shooting just 40.5% from the field, they trail 54-48 in Sacramento. Kings are 11-20 on 3 Dinwiddie: Team-high 11 points, Cam Johnson 8 pts Monk: 14 pts for Kings off the bench Sabonis: 11 P/9R/5A
Kings take a 54-48 lead into the half. Sabonis has 11 points, 5 assists and 9 rebounds. Monk has 14 point and 5 assists off the bench. Kings knockdown 11-for-20 from 3.
Kings lead the Nets 26-18 after 1Q. Fox has 9 points on 3-for-5 from long range. 5 points for Malik Monk off the bench.
Thunder 134, Jazz 120 F | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals; Chet Holmgren 16, 8, 3 blocks; Jalen Williams 15, 3, 3; Josh Giddey 12, 10, 8; Ousmane Dieng with 18 points off the bench.
Thunder beat the Jazz 134-120. OKC led by as many as 38. - SGA: 30-4-7 + 3 steals (+35) - Chet: 16 and 8 rebounds + 2 blocks - Dub: 15-3-3 - Giddey: 12-10-8 - Dieng: 18 (6-7 shooting, 3-4 from 3) OKC with 34 assists on 50 baskets.
Thunder 111, Jazz 75 End 3Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals; Chet Holmgren 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks; Jalen Williams, 3, 3; Josh Giddey 8, 9, 8. Ousmane Dieng has 13 points, Cason Wallace 10. OKC outscored Utah 45-23 in the third.
Thunder 66, Jazz 52 H | Isaiah Joe beats the buzzer with a 3-pointer to snap a 9-0 Utah run. OKC led by as many as 20 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 15 points, 5 assists; Ousmane Dieng 12 points, Jalen Williams 11; Josh Giddey 8 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
Thunder 34, Jazz 20 End 1Q | OKC closed the quarter on a 16-2 run. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 11 points, 3 assists; Ousmane Dieng 7 points, 2-2 FG.