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00:00:00You keep that energy.
00:00:02That's good.
00:00:02You keep that.
00:00:04And you know who you are.
00:00:05Because while you're doing that, we're going to be working.
00:00:09And while you're doing that, we're going to be growing.
00:00:12And while you do that, eventually, we're going to be coming.
00:00:19The King Show.
00:00:22SAC Proud.
00:00:24Know that.
00:00:26Appreciate y'all.
00:00:27We appreciate that, Coach Christy.
00:00:32Honestly, I'm ready to go.
00:00:34You can see where the Kings are now.
00:00:37Yeah, 11th right now in the Western Conference standings.
00:00:39The pain of the Kings fan.
00:00:41He was talking about the pain.
00:00:42Sacramento has made the playoffs just once over the last 19 seasons.
00:00:47But yeah, since you know Doug.
00:00:49I do know Doug.
00:00:50I'm just curious your reaction to hearing him preach like that.
00:00:53It made me sit up in my chair like, okay, Doug.
00:00:55Because Doug has that in him for a lot of you who's known Doug as a player.
00:00:59He didn't say much until he had to say or do or react.
00:01:02If you know Doug as a Kings player, you know, got busy when he had to.
00:01:07What was that?
00:01:08You know, he got busy.
00:01:10But, you know, one thing about Doug, man.
00:01:12He's a team guy.
00:01:13He's a team player.
00:01:14And he's all in.
00:01:15He worked hard as a player and he believes.
00:01:17And now that he's at the head coach position, he's going to fight for his guys.
00:01:21And this is just that sign of I'm going to fight for you guys behind the scenes and in front of, you know, the media or who else coming at us saying we not doing whatever or we tanking.
00:01:30Because that's Doug.
00:01:32Like, let's get it.
00:01:32So I love to see it.
00:01:33He also have the right to speak on that because he's a Kings guy.
00:01:39Like, he done been through that with Kings fans.
00:01:41And he done been a part of those winning teams in Kings history.
00:01:45So he's validated to speak at that level.
00:01:48For sure.
00:01:48Yeah, absolutely.
00:01:49To the haters and the fakers.
00:01:51Okay, they coming.
00:01:52Let's take a look at some of the players that he was preaching to because you know they're going to hear it all played back.
00:01:57We start with Savonis right now leading the league and rebounding BC.
00:02:00Absolutely, and it's great to have him in this game.
00:02:03You want him, you know, 14 rebounds a game, 15 points.
00:02:05But their team is 29th in rebounding.
00:02:08So the guards are going to have to come back and step up and help rebounding.
00:02:13And this guy here, he makes it happen.
00:02:14He's not the Jokic, but at the same time, he is very capable of triple doubles and getting guys buckets.
00:02:20Yeah, did you ask for a rebounding guard?
00:02:22Oh, Russ, hey.
00:02:24He might be the best rebounder guard, maybe one or two.
00:02:27I have to argue that.
00:02:28But Russ just remains, you know, he stays with that pure energy.
00:02:32Obviously, he's fearless.
00:02:34He's relentless.
00:02:35Like, his motor still changes the game.
00:02:37And even in limited minutes, he does that.
00:02:39So for me, when under control, pushing pace and attacking the rim, Russ is totally different.
00:02:45He can spark momentum.
00:02:46And, you know, he's emotional for a few players to have a match.
00:02:50Yeah, we'll see if they can spark some momentum against Denver.
00:02:52They're on some momentum streaks of their own.
00:02:54And currently, a four-game winning streak.
00:02:56The Joker right now, the three-time MVP, just averaging a triple-double.
00:03:00Just a real casual stat line for him right now.
00:03:03Light work.
00:03:04That's a light work, man.
00:03:05You know, success often finds, it flows through Jokic.
00:03:09I would say that.
00:03:10I mean, he orchestrates the offense.
00:03:12He's that calm storm.
00:03:13Every move methodical, every pass precise.
00:03:16You know, he's averaging a triple-double in his life.
00:03:21It's impressive.
00:03:22And meanwhile, Jamal Murray, now he missed Saturday's home win against Indiana.
00:03:27He had some left-calf tightness.
00:03:29But so far, so good.
00:03:30Averaging 22 points per game right now.
00:03:33Absolutely.
00:03:33And shooting 36% from three.
00:03:35And it's great to see Jamal Murray doing what he does late in the season, early in the season.
00:03:40Right, right.
00:03:41Giving his team an opportunity to beat up in the West.
00:03:43And one of the teams that's tough and, you know, you have to worry about early in the year.
00:03:48Usually they make their run.
00:03:49But right now, when you have Jokic doing what he does and Jamal Murray and Cass buying in, look out.
00:03:56Yeah, those 22 points are a career high for him through the first eight games of the season.
00:04:00A great sign right now if you're a Nuggets fan.
00:04:03And he's healthy.
00:04:04Right.
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00:04:32Denver looking to stay hot.
00:04:34With a win tonight, it'll be their fifth straight.
00:04:36And you get Terry Gannon, Jamal Crawford, and Grant Liffman after this.
00:04:39The Sacramento Kings can trace their franchise origins back to 1923, further than any other NBA team.
00:05:09They won the NBA title as the Rochester Royals in 1951.
00:05:15But in Sacramento, they're the kings without any crowns and have not won a playoff series in over two decades.
00:05:24Their lone appearance inside of that was in 2023, the same year the Denver Nuggets finally won their first championship, led by Nikola Jokic.
00:05:35Oh, what a beautiful find.
00:05:37Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo.
00:05:38Come on now.
00:05:39I mean, just incredible.
00:05:41Now a three-time MVP, the Joker is averaging a triple-double and leads the league in assists.
00:05:48That is impressive.
00:05:50When these teams met just over a week ago, Denver came out on top, despite a season-high 26 points from former Nugget and the NBA all-time triple-double leader, Russell Westbrook.
00:06:03Not up to me.
00:06:04They don't want me.
00:06:05That's okay.
00:06:05Anyone else?
00:06:06Somebody else do.
00:06:07One team's castaway, perhaps another's catalyst.
00:06:11It's the Nuggets and the Kings, the NBA on NBC.
00:06:15This is the NBA on NBC.
00:06:33Tonight, the Denver Nuggets visit the Sacramento Kings.
00:06:44It's Coast to Coast Tuesday, presented by Kia.
00:06:50It is the three-time MVP, Nikola Jokic, in action tonight.
00:06:55Having another one of those seasons, as you heard Marv Albert say, averaging a triple-double.
00:07:00So, big assignment for DeMontis Savonis, who's no stranger to at least double-doubles this year, and leads the league with 14 rebounds per game.
00:07:11Here we go.
00:07:11Terry Gannon, along with the great Jamal Crawford, Grant Liffman joins us in a little bit.
00:07:16So, the Nuggets, Jamal, come in 7-2.
00:07:19They have three players averaging 20-plus points per game.
00:07:23Oh, yeah, one of those is Nikola Jokic.
00:07:25It's offense cooking right now.
00:07:27It's cooking, and it is humming.
00:07:28Nikola Jokic is one of the very best players to ever play basketball, but he brings his teammates along with him.
00:07:34He makes sure they shine.
00:07:35He does it in such a selfless way.
00:07:37He's the hub for this Nuggets team, and that's why they're one of the best teams in the league.
00:07:40For the Kings, one of the big question marks, the bonus, whether he'd play.
00:07:43He is.
00:07:44He was out for a couple of games with a rib injury.
00:07:46He got Zach Levine shooting it so well.
00:07:49But this is a team that's really still searching for an identity and some defense, too.
00:07:53They absolutely are.
00:07:54They're searching for identity, trying to set the culture.
00:07:57Coach Christie is trying to set everything in motion.
00:07:59Sometimes you go through your lumps, you'd rather go through them early.
00:08:01They have a lot of talent, but they have to get on track, especially early in the season.
00:08:05Tough assignment tonight at home, 2-4 so far at home, taking on the 7-2 overall.
00:08:11Denver Nuggets, star power for the Nuggets, not just Jokic.
00:08:14Jamal Murray also having a great year.
00:08:17Levine shooting it for the Kings.
00:08:19Kings Nuggets coming your way from Golden One Center next in Sacramento.
00:08:26Check out tonight's DraftKings king of the court, Jokic and Sabonis.
00:08:31Jamal.
00:08:32Nikola Jokic doing some of everything, a once-in-a-generational type player,
00:08:37and DeMontis Sabonis doing his thing as well, getting in rhythm to start this early season.
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00:08:53Denver won all four of the matchups last season.
00:08:56They've won six in a row overall in this series.
00:08:59Let's get the starting lineups presented by Kia and start with the visiting Nuggets.
00:09:07Cam Johnson, North Carolina.
00:09:09Aaron Gordon, Arizona.
00:09:13Nikol Jokic, Serbian.
00:09:15Christian Brown, University of Kansas.
00:09:18Jamal Murray, University of Kentucky.
00:09:20So David Edelman, in his first full season, got the gig last year with three games left,
00:09:29took him to the playoffs.
00:09:30Remember, a 50-win season for the Nuggets last year.
00:09:34Beat the Clippers in that opening series, and then took OKC to seven games.
00:09:39They were oh so close, and they believe they can get it done this season.
00:09:43Now, the home team starting lineup, starting with the hype video.
00:10:14Let's focus.
00:10:16Come on.
00:10:17Let's go head down.
00:10:18Here it is.
00:10:19Big green ball.
00:10:23All of them bring it back.
00:10:25Going on.
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00:10:36Oh baby.
00:10:37Oh man.
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00:17:10That's what Murray looks for.
00:17:11Jamal Murray missed the last game with calf tightness.
00:17:14He was out of the lineup, and Aaron Gordon was out with a hamstring injury.
00:17:18This is the first night of a back-to-back.
00:17:22Schroeder.
00:17:23Nope.
00:17:24Been cold as of late from the floor.
00:17:29So Denver 6-7 at this.
00:17:31We said the offense was cooking, right?
00:17:34Cooking with grease.
00:17:36Including this man, Aaron Gordon.
00:17:37Schroeder on the mismatch.
00:17:41No way, body for body, you're going to stay with Aaron Gordon there.
00:17:43And that's the growth in this game.
00:17:45Nothing was rushed.
00:17:46Always pace, always patient.
00:17:48Aaron Gordon getting to his spot, knocking it down.
00:17:519-0 run for the Nuggets.
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00:18:09And right here, you watch Sabonis get the little floater, but watch what he does afterwards.
00:18:13That left hand checks on that left rib, so he's definitely not 100%.
00:18:17He's out here battling and doing what he can, giving his team some inspiration.
00:18:21Kings 3-4-3 in the paint, but 0-3 beyond the arc.
00:18:25Oh, Denver's shooting 88% right now.
00:18:27Oh, okay.
00:18:29Little screaming roll.
00:18:30Sabonis, pick a finish.
00:18:32There you go.
00:18:33Gordon went to the game.
00:18:34There you go.
00:18:34Everybody on Denver has scored because they know who they are.
00:18:37The trust factor is there.
00:18:39On the Sacramento side, they're 5-for-5 in the paint.
00:18:420-for-4 from 3.
00:18:43Come out of a timeout.
00:18:44You set that up, and you get it.
00:18:46You've got to love that if you're Doug Christie.
00:18:48Murray.
00:18:50Sabonis on the switch, trying to stay with him.
00:18:52And steps back, a little short, Gordon to follow.
00:18:56And the English he put on that, he caught it and did a little jelly to get that left to go.
00:19:01Aaron Gordon playing with a purpose early in this season.
00:19:05The Rosen double-teamed, got out of the corner, good little shooter down low.
00:19:10Precious Lachua, who they just picked up behind the bat from Sabonis, a little extra.
00:19:16Sabonis said, you thought my dad was the only one that could pass like that?
00:19:20Jokic, I can pass like that too.
00:19:21Arvinas, one of the great players.
00:19:23Hall of favor.
00:19:24Gordon flying high.
00:19:26Contact.
00:19:28Foul.
00:19:28We're going the other way.
00:19:32So the first on Aaron.
00:19:35Watch this tip.
00:19:36Watch the English right there.
00:19:38That's something I do on the Nerf hoop at home when I just try to put that spin on it.
00:19:42And Rice, behind the back, stand-up, play-ahead, everybody else.
00:19:46Sabonis coming back and showing some grit and a whole lot of talent.
00:19:50And listen, we did watch his dad do that.
00:19:52I did.
00:19:53I'm old enough to have watched that.
00:19:55Dad won a gold medal, Soviet Union, then a couple of bronze medals with Lithuania and
00:20:00a Hall of Famer.
00:20:03That's the zone.
00:20:05Westbrook on the floor now.
00:20:07Big pickup for them.
00:20:08Obviously, Russell Westbrook, triple-double man.
00:20:11The most triple-doubles in the history of the NBA.
00:20:13Just his leadership here.
00:20:15Gordon, big step, knocked out of bounds, stays at this end with the Nuggets.
00:20:19And the reason Zach Levine was able to get his hands right there active on defense because
00:20:24Gordon did not turn his back to use a size advantage.
00:20:27Malik Monk, the ninth-year player in his fourth year at Sacramento on the floor now as well
00:20:33for Doug Christie.
00:20:36Murray leaves it for Joker just that easy.
00:20:40They make it look so easy in the engagement that Murray got right there to get Joker to
00:20:45that shot.
00:20:46Now Zach Levine comes down and knocks down a three.
00:20:48It's been an offensive game, hasn't it?
00:20:50Wow.
00:20:51This is for me and you.
00:20:53They knew we were coming.
00:20:53Yeah, I think so.
00:20:55Offensive guys.
00:20:57So Levine on the board as well.
00:21:00Around the screen is Johnson who leaves it for Joker.
00:21:06Everything he does, he makes the game just seem that simple.
00:21:10And it is not.
00:21:11He's got eight points, three assists already.
00:21:13And those shots are so difficult because he's not even using the backboard.
00:21:16He's making those all net.
00:21:17He's making those all net.
00:21:18Marked the long-distance three on the miss.
00:21:22Jokic thought he got hit.
00:21:23Murray going to step back again.
00:21:25Let it fly.
00:21:26Feeling it right now.
00:21:27Well, he started backpedaling as soon as he shot it.
00:21:29He knew that one was going down.
00:21:31Sacramento timeout as Denver continues to shoot almost 80% from the floor on the road.
00:21:42He's too damn good.
00:21:44It's not fair.
00:21:45I just laugh.
00:21:46I can't be mad because he just, he good, man.
00:21:49I don't know how to hype him up anymore.
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00:21:58Jamal, you told me before the game, when you watch him play, he just makes you happy.
00:22:02It's happy time.
00:22:03I just smile.
00:22:04I can't help it.
00:22:05The way he plays and the joy he brings so many different people, he's almost bringing back
00:22:10the power of the past and how powerful that is.
00:22:12The way he plays is like nobody else.
00:22:15You have to just makeshift a lot of different people.
00:22:18Well, he is a once-in-a-generation player.
00:22:20You watch him and it's like that's how basketball is supposed to be played.
00:22:24Absolutely.
00:22:24That's how you teach it.
00:22:25Jameen left it for Savonis.
00:22:31Kim Hardaway Jr. on the floor now for the Nuggets.
00:22:35Contact and a foul on Jokic.
00:22:36That'll be his first.
00:22:38That'll be his first.
00:22:40See, Savonis had missed a couple threes.
00:22:43Used the up fake and then the in and out.
00:22:45Euro, that's the Westbrook Euro step right there.
00:22:49Got Jokic in a tough position and had to take the foul.
00:22:52By the way, Keyon Ellis, fourth-year player in Alabama, who they really like, on the floor for the Kings right now.
00:22:58Got some talent, plays the right way, plays the Doug Christie way.
00:23:03You talked about, well, we'll talk about Doug Christie as we go.
00:23:06You guys have been close for a long, long time.
00:23:08That's Seattle connection, the high school connection.
00:23:10Vineyard Beach, state champion.
00:23:12Yes.
00:23:13State champion.
00:23:13Coach Mike Bethea, absolutely, and the great Doug Christie, who started everything for us at Rainier Beach.
00:23:19But he's trying to instill a culture here on the bench for Sacramento.
00:23:24He absolutely is, and he's working towards it every single day.
00:23:27He wants them to be tough-minded, competitive, professional.
00:23:30And he wants them to foul that up, and that's when they're at their best when they're playing with those girls.
00:23:34Cam Johnson goes to the deck, keeps the dribble going, and a walking violation here as it goes to Gordon.
00:23:42Mention these teams met a little more than a week ago.
00:23:45Sacramento turned it over 15 times in that game, but won the rebounding edge over David Edelman's club.
00:23:51Tonight it's 7-1 already in favor of the Nuggets.
00:23:54And that's why they're so tough to deal with.
00:23:56Everything they're doing, it's not like they can't do it every single night.
00:23:59They know who they are.
00:24:01The pass right there by Westbrook and Sabonis.
00:24:03A nice layup.
00:24:05Nomas on the roll.
00:24:07He's got 11 already in the game.
00:24:09So he might not be 100%, but he's playing like it.
00:24:14Jokic, seeing the whole court here.
00:24:18Brown, who hasn't been great beyond the arc so far this season, but he's done many things.
00:24:23This man has since they got him.
00:24:25Cam Hardaway Jr. with a flat three that time.
00:24:29But he has been a big pickup, especially beyond the arc.
00:24:34Westbrook.
00:24:36Off the heel, starts to break for Jokic.
00:24:39This pace has gone up and down.
00:24:42Breakneck.
00:24:43Hardaway on the miss.
00:24:45Tipped by Joker.
00:24:47Great pace for the Nuggets.
00:24:49They're used to this pace.
00:24:50It's going to be interesting if the Kings can keep this pace as the game progresses.
00:24:54Do they want to?
00:24:55And that's the million-dollar question.
00:24:57Is Monk takes a floater and misses it?
00:25:01Look like it was off of Jokic, but Christy's going to argue that.
00:25:06We'll see.
00:25:07Yeah, they might take a look and challenge.
00:25:09Yeah, it sure looked like it was off of Jokic, but they're not going to challenge it.
00:25:20They signaled like they were.
00:25:23They wanted to save it.
00:25:26It's that thought, do you save it?
00:25:28You say, yeah.
00:25:29If they don't overturn it, then you lose it.
00:25:34Meanwhile, Peyton Watson, fourth year player out of UCLA, on the floor for the Nuggets.
00:25:40Jokic initiates the offense.
00:25:43Bruce Brown also back with Denver after being a part of that championship team.
00:25:47He's seasons ago.
00:25:49Brown with the miss.
00:25:50Andrew Eubanks getting some time for the Kings, too.
00:25:57Nick Clifford also on there.
00:25:59So you've got the second unit out there.
00:26:02Jokic's still out there, though, for the Nuggets.
00:26:04Monk, the pull-off on the Joker.
00:26:06And when you have Malik Monk in the game, you can have a second unit of defenders and guys who will fill in the gaps
00:26:11and let him and Westbrook be the primary scorer.
00:26:13This has been the problem end, though, for the Kings and a lot of teams against the Nuggets.
00:26:23Again, take it.
00:26:24Go ahead.
00:26:24It's almost like he has a contract with the basket where he can't miss his floater
00:26:27because they're going in at such a high rate.
00:26:31That's a good way of putting it.
00:26:32I mean, it finds its way in the basket.
00:26:35He just knows how to do it at the highest of high levels.
00:26:39Deep three missed by Monk, and it is.
00:26:42Watson with the rebound.
00:26:43He's got 12 points, five rebounds, three assists.
00:26:48Would have had another one there.
00:26:51And even the timing of his passes, he just knows when to give it up.
00:26:54Clifford, the one on top, and the governor of the U.K.
00:26:58Speaking of nice passes, put that one on the money.
00:27:05Neat Clifford is a fine.
00:27:07You talk to anybody with this organization.
00:27:12So you're going to foul in the backcourt.
00:27:13Here.
00:27:15And it's not Bruce Brown is first.
00:27:20As Murray gets set to check back in, and Brown will take a seat.
00:27:24Back in for the Nuggets, number 27, Jamal Murray.
00:27:26And this is where, if you're the Kings, the second unit, you want to see them play through Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook.
00:27:34If they can get guys in action, get them in screen and roll, they can attack and have those driving lanes to get some baskets.
00:27:40You're a player and was with the Nuggets, obviously.
00:27:46Had a chance for that player option to sign that.
00:27:48It said, they told me they didn't want me to sign in.
00:27:51I want to be where they want me.
00:27:53Monk with the three.
00:27:55There you go.
00:27:55Westbrook went to Monk.
00:27:57Back to Westbrook.
00:27:58Get downhill.
00:27:59Touch the paint.
00:28:00Nice pass.
00:28:01Monk knocks down the three.
00:28:02Timeout taking the Kings.
00:28:04Getting some stuff done on the offensive end as well at home.
00:28:10Of the court.
00:28:12Great start for both.
00:28:13Jokic and Sabonis both in double figures already.
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00:28:25So, Nuggets have cooled off a little bit.
00:28:28They're shooting 68% from the floor.
00:28:30I mean, if you're Sacramento, you're shooting over 52% from the floor.
00:28:34You're fine on the offensive end.
00:28:35I'm not sure what the answer is to trying to stop the Nuggets.
00:28:38And that's part of the identity, right?
00:28:41It's knowing who you are and learning right now.
00:28:43Westbrook, Monk, creating an offense for them.
00:28:47That can be something sustainable, and they don't have any turnovers yet.
00:28:50All right.
00:28:50Cross court to Hardaway, and that's what he's done since he arrived.
00:28:53Tim Hardaway, Jr.
00:28:54He's got that instant offense and the confidence off the bench.
00:28:57And the confidence to go to him right out of a timeout.
00:29:00They knew exactly what they were looking for.
00:29:02Westbrook crossover.
00:29:04And he's still got it to the rack.
00:29:06That's a scary sight when Russell Westbrook is running at you,
00:29:09using that left-to-right crossover, getting to the basket.
00:29:11Jokic hit as he got into the lane before the shot.
00:29:19And so the foul is going to be on Eubanks, his first.
00:29:25And think about that for the Nuggets, right?
00:29:29Jokic comes out.
00:29:30Balanchunas comes in.
00:29:31It's a big addition, isn't it?
00:29:35Yes, huge addition.
00:29:37He said he's been great in the locker room, great with his leadership since he's been there.
00:29:40And a trade in July to pick him up with Sacramento's, with the Kings, in and out.
00:29:45Murray, Westbrook, the long rebound.
00:29:48There is that man we just mentioned, the rookie out of Colorado State, looking for big things from him.
00:29:59He knocked it down, and sometimes low shots are the hardest ones to make when there's nobody there.
00:30:04Good hands on defense.
00:30:05Oh, he's got a piece of it, almost went in.
00:30:10Monk, not shot.
00:30:13No reason to be.
00:30:15Step back three.
00:30:16Malik Monk, who shot nearly 50% from beyond the arc this season.
00:30:23And their defense is so active, they're getting easy scoring opportunities, and that's when he's playing with confidence and more of a bounce.
00:30:298-0 run for the Kings.
00:30:32Brown lost his off his leg, and he's going back to Sacramento.
00:30:37Right here, Sacramento, getting in transition.
00:30:40Russell Westbrook, no-look, bounce pass.
00:30:43Creates an easy opportunity to knock down the three, and then Monk, you know,
00:30:46this is what he does.
00:30:47He can score in a hurry.
00:30:51Westbrook going to go right away.
00:30:52Eubanks missed the dunks.
00:30:54Those two off the bench have had a really good two-man game going.
00:30:59They've had a great connection, but the Kings are doing what they're supposed to as far as bringing this crowd in the game.
00:31:03They're getting stops, they're running, that's when they're at their best, that's when they're exciting to watch.
00:31:08And if they can keep this pace up and figure out what's working for them, and stay close to that.
00:31:12Team Drew Eubanks to the free-throw line.
00:31:16Eight-year player out of Oregon State who started a couple of games with the injured Sabonis out of the line.
00:31:22I expect to see Jamal Murray be more aggressive here.
00:31:32Obviously, Jokic is out.
00:31:34They have that connection.
00:31:35Brown can make plays.
00:31:37Hardaway can make shots.
00:31:38But I think Murray is the one who'll be more aggressive going forward.
00:31:41Basically, the same shot clock, game clock, two-tenths of a second difference on the two.
00:31:51So, Eubanks gets the second one.
00:31:54A little pressure up front from Ellis.
00:31:56This is to slow him down a bit.
00:31:58But it's a 9-0 Kings run to take a three-point lead towards the end of this first.
00:32:05There is Murray.
00:32:07Aggressive indeed.
00:32:09Over the outstretched arm of Eubanks.
00:32:11And there you go.
00:32:12You had to know what was going to happen.
00:32:14And now you have Russell Westbrook coming down to get the last shot.
00:32:17Eight in the game for Jamal.
00:32:20Clock running out.
00:32:21Pull up.
00:32:22Off the glass.
00:32:23No.
00:32:23That'll do it here in the first.
00:32:25It's been a good first quarter.
00:32:26Exciting.
00:32:27Exciting.
00:32:28Sacramento Kings.
00:32:28Game put it out to the early lead.
00:32:30The Kings coming back with a runner of their own here at home in the Golden 1 Center.
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00:32:54Talk triple doubles.
00:32:56You've got to bring up that name.
00:32:57It's Westbrook, Robertson, and Jokic, those triple-double leaders.
00:33:02Do you hear that list?
00:33:04Westbrook, Robertson, Jokic, like some of the greats of the game.
00:33:08And I never got one triple-double.
00:33:10I was trying, but I wasn't as all around to get one triple-double.
00:33:13How many 50-plus games did you have?
00:33:14Hey, I'm talking about triple-doubles right now.
00:33:16All right.
00:33:16I got a double-double a couple times.
00:33:17I'm staying with the theme.
00:33:19All right.
00:33:19All right.
00:33:21Bench really giving a big boost to the Kings.
00:33:24Outscoring the Nuggets 16-3 in this run to take the lead into the second quarter.
00:33:30Helen Chunis down low.
00:33:32Back in his way in, using the elbow, the body, everything.
00:33:38Clifford high into the air for the rebound.
00:33:41Clifford talked about what influenced Westbrook's fans.
00:33:45He's got his poster up at home, had a jersey up at home.
00:33:48First turnover for the Kings in the game.
00:33:51The miss by Hardaway.
00:33:52That's something to watch is Westbrook is out now,
00:33:55and that's where that lead was built with his energy, his pace,
00:33:58as Muck knocks down a nice pull-up jumper.
00:34:01Boy, Munchman had fire here,
00:34:02and you're early going.
00:34:03That one from two.
00:34:05He's in double figures with 10.
00:34:07And a new father right now,
00:34:09so you would think he's a little tired getting a rest.
00:34:11Congrats to him and his family.
00:34:13But come with a lot of energy at night for these Kings fans.
00:34:15He's missed a couple of games for personal reasons,
00:34:17and that was it.
00:34:18So a very joyous one.
00:34:19Well, and Judas tipped it to himself.
00:34:22They're going to argue that it hit not the backboard,
00:34:26but part of the stanchion.
00:34:28How are we going to support?
00:34:29We only go back and change that call in the crossover league,
00:34:31so they might as well get down the court at this point.
00:34:33Hoops are hoops, man.
00:34:40Back to the zone for the Nuggets,
00:34:42trying to slow down this Kings offense,
00:34:43which has been very efficient.
00:34:45Schroeder with the miss.
00:34:47He's had a tough time as of late.
00:34:49One for 16 from the floor.
00:34:51His last 16 in the last couple of games coming in.
00:34:54And when you're shooting that percentage,
00:34:56you know it.
00:34:56And every shot feels like it has more pressure underneath it.
00:34:59I don't care how good of a score you are.
00:35:00We've all been there.
00:35:02DeMar DeRozan, the veteran with the steal,
00:35:04out to Monk, who's at the hot hand.
00:35:07Watson trying to stop him.
00:35:08Spin and short.
00:35:12Think about the veterans in this game
00:35:14and the leadership you got from DeRozan,
00:35:16a 17th-year man.
00:35:18As Valanchunas goes up and Eubanks gets called on the reach.
00:35:21So many great players,
00:35:24and that's the part that's frustrating for Kings fans,
00:35:27is they have these great players
00:35:28trying to figure it out and put it all together.
00:35:30But it is a team game.
00:35:31I mean, that's the point.
00:35:33But you do have it there.
00:35:34Westbrook today in shoot-around.
00:35:35I mean, it was coaching as much as the coaches.
00:35:37If you take a look,
00:35:38that's what they're arguing,
00:35:39that it hit underneath, not the backboard,
00:35:41but part of the support.
00:35:44And they might have been right.
00:35:45I think they were right.
00:35:48Jump hook, no.
00:35:49Followed by Brown.
00:35:50Now, Bruce Brown back with the Nuggets.
00:35:56Playing confident,
00:35:57playing with a lot of freedom,
00:35:58knows the system.
00:36:00The Toronto-New Orleans last year,
00:36:01but back here,
00:36:02we helped win a championship.
00:36:04He's swinging on the perimeter.
00:36:06And the Nuggets stand in that zone.
00:36:07Good pass right there by Monk.
00:36:09DeRozan inside,
00:36:11off the glass and in.
00:36:12And Monk sold that pass with his eyes.
00:36:14If you watch,
00:36:15he engaged the defense,
00:36:16looked away,
00:36:16and knew he was going to DeRozan the whole time.
00:36:18I know we've seen zone for some years.
00:36:20It seems that we've seen more and more teams
00:36:22going to it in games.
00:36:24Offensive foul going the other way.
00:36:27And if you watch Monk right here,
00:36:29he knew he wanted to look up top,
00:36:34but he saw DeRozan,
00:36:35got him an easy play.
00:36:37Yes, he'll get the assist,
00:36:38but that's another form of making your teammates better.
00:36:41So,
00:36:41Valanchunis picked up his first
00:36:43six turnover for the Nuggets tonight.
00:36:46And the Nuggets are staying in this zone.
00:36:48It's kind of floating.
00:36:49What are you trying to do against the zone offensively here?
00:36:52Not that.
00:36:53DeRozan headed block.
00:36:54Got it back.
00:36:56A summer pass to E-Base.
00:36:57And against the zone,
00:36:58you always want to go side to side first
00:37:00to make the zone shift,
00:37:01and then get the ball in the middle.
00:37:02When you get to the middle,
00:37:03that's when you have the three-on-two
00:37:05or you have the advantage
00:37:06to break down that zone defense.
00:37:13Murray from the handoff
00:37:14around the screen from Valanchunis.
00:37:16Swings up to the corner.
00:37:18Well, there is no hesitation
00:37:20with that man at all.
00:37:22At all.
00:37:23And he set that up with his feet.
00:37:25He never dribbled,
00:37:26but he made it look like he was going to dribble
00:37:27to get the space for that shot.
00:37:30Clifford,
00:37:30quick first step around Brown,
00:37:32challenged by Valanchunis,
00:37:33who's going to pick up the foul.
00:37:38It'll be a second.
00:37:41Watch Tim Hardaway Jr.
00:37:42as he gets the shot.
00:37:44The feet,
00:37:45the feet were set
00:37:46as if they were going to drive,
00:37:47which opened up just enough space
00:37:49to knock down that catch-and-shoot three.
00:37:53As a shooter,
00:37:54anytime you caught it on the perimeter,
00:37:56you want your feet
00:37:57to be in a position to shoot.
00:37:59Absolutely,
00:37:59but you also want your feet
00:38:00to be in a position
00:38:01that you set up to drive,
00:38:02and that's what he did right there.
00:38:03He made it look like,
00:38:05he made the defense feel like he was going to drive
00:38:07just to get them to react a little bit,
00:38:09just enough for him to shoot that shot.
00:38:10That little hesitation in the look?
00:38:12When a high school kid or a college kid does that,
00:38:14we'll say,
00:38:14oh,
00:38:14that's pro stuff right there.
00:38:16That was pro stuff that he just did right there,
00:38:18and obviously his dad taught him some tricks of the trade.
00:38:20The Denver shooting 60% on the night,
00:38:23but they've turned over six times.
00:38:24Sacramento 55% both teams really shooting well.
00:38:27Only one turnover on the night for the Kings.
00:38:31Get the free throw at that end.
00:38:32So it's a two-point lead for Sacramento.
00:38:37Levine set to check in for Doug Christie.
00:38:39Murray.
00:38:44DeRozan thought he had it,
00:38:46but may have committed the foul and did.
00:38:48He did.
00:38:49DeRozan tried to get the ball before it gathered,
00:38:54and that's where he knew the percentage was worth him.
00:38:56If he got it right there,
00:38:58he got his hand in there,
00:38:59not allowed Valanchunas to get it up.
00:39:01Got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
00:39:03Call for the foul.
00:39:06Valanchunas will go to the free throw line.
00:39:11First free throw of the night for the Nuggets.
00:39:18Chance to take a look at the upcoming national TV schedule
00:39:21on ESPN tomorrow night.
00:39:22Orlando and the Knicks.
00:39:24Lakers and OKC should be a good one.
00:39:27NBA TV on Thursday.
00:39:28Toronto and Cleveland.
00:39:29And then Plyme on Friday.
00:39:31Miami, the Knicks, Golden State, and San Antonio.
00:39:35For more on these games,
00:39:37go to NBA.com or visit the NBA app.
00:39:46Well, in truth,
00:39:47we see some of the international players in this game.
00:39:49And the news that we got the new all-star format as well
00:39:52with the world team against the USA team.
00:39:55I'm so excited about that.
00:39:56You have the best players in the world,
00:39:57and when the world gets together,
00:39:59we've seen them separately.
00:40:00Seeing them together can make everything more competitive
00:40:03because we know what they bring to the table.
00:40:05Two of them right there,
00:40:06and Sabonis born in Portman,
00:40:09where his dad played at the time,
00:40:11playing internationally.
00:40:12Whistle before the drive out front.
00:40:15So, Neat Clifford picking up his first.
00:40:20I like the format, though.
00:40:22I love the format.
00:40:24And the motivation for the international players as well.
00:40:26It's going to bring the level of play to everybody else,
00:40:30every other team.
00:40:31It won't be a weekend where it's like,
00:40:33hey, we're having a good time.
00:40:34You think he'll make it?
00:40:34I think he'll make it.
00:40:36Okay.
00:40:36All right.
00:40:37Yeah, that's a good feeling.
00:40:38I have.
00:40:39Checking.
00:40:39I'm not Miss Cleo, but I think he'll make it.
00:40:41You got two, Jason Murray, around that screen.
00:40:49Good bounce pass down to Judas.
00:40:51Said he got bumped.
00:40:53No call.
00:40:55Schroeder going to force the issue.
00:40:57Fighting his way inside.
00:40:59Taken away.
00:41:02Right now, it looks like Schroeder's in his own head a little bit.
00:41:05He's trying so hard to make something good happen.
00:41:07It's just not working.
00:41:09That's always a frustrating thing as a player,
00:41:10but he'll get back in rhythm.
00:41:14Melanchunas Sabonis isolated down in the block.
00:41:16Got called for the push.
00:41:18So the second on Dumas.
00:41:22And this is the luxury of having him, right?
00:41:24Like, you can get Jokic a lot of rest right here.
00:41:28Sells it with the up fake.
00:41:30And then gets the same shot.
00:41:32He saw Sabonis was playing the up fake.
00:41:34He said, you know what?
00:41:35I have space.
00:41:35I can get this shot off.
00:41:37A little post game?
00:41:39A little bit.
00:41:40A little bit.
00:41:40You're seeing more guards post now, but he absolutely can go down there.
00:41:46Fourth team foul.
00:41:47He'll be shooting the rest of the way as we're even up 42 apiece.
00:41:52Cam Johnson back on the floor.
00:41:54Hardaway takes the seat.
00:41:55Watson goes to the bench, and Aaron Gordon's back in.
00:41:57How about a Cam Johnson here in that trade with Brooklyn, and they're just waiting for him to get going offensively.
00:42:05And you know he's going to get going, and you know he's going to get going.
00:42:06He's played in the finals.
00:42:08He's been outside of meaningful games the last few years, and now he's back in the team like this.
00:42:13It's only a matter of time before he gets in rhythm, and he's the Cam Johnson that they know he can be.
00:42:20Sabonis brings it all the way up for a patient move offensively and strong.
00:42:26That footwork is just unbelievable.
00:42:29So fundamentally sound, never got off balance, stayed on two feet, and was able to get the creases he needed to get by and get the layup.
00:42:3613 in the game for Sabonis.
00:42:40Gordon taking a look at the clock.
00:42:42Let's it go.
00:42:44Yeah, money.
00:42:45I mean, a determined, focused Aaron Gordon this season.
00:42:49And he was just looking for space.
00:42:50He was just manipulating the dribble, knowing where he wanted to get.
00:42:53Finally got the target.
00:42:55Knocked the three down.
00:42:56Levine back on the floor for Sacramento.
00:42:58Leaves it in the corner.
00:42:59DeRozan buys the three.
00:43:01Has something to say to the bench.
00:43:02And that's been the evolution of his game.
00:43:04We know he's the mid-range master, but when he's knocking down that three ball, it just gives him more space.
00:43:08And there was no hesitation there.
00:43:10He is the mid-range guy, though.
00:43:12I mean, he is something else.
00:43:14In a bit of a lost art.
00:43:18Good pressure defensively.
00:43:20No foul called.
00:43:22Balanchunis with the miss.
00:43:24Saved to Sabonis.
00:43:25And that miss that he took right there in that shot.
00:43:28Those are all the same ones that Jokic is making.
00:43:30That shows you how difficult that shot is.
00:43:32Took Russ a while to get back up the floor.
00:43:42Levine, what a fadeaway now.
00:43:47And content to walk it up this time.
00:43:53Westbrook matched up with Gordon.
00:43:54Again, that size that this man has.
00:43:58Fadeaway.
00:43:59Good defense by Russ.
00:44:00And Russ taking the challenge.
00:44:02You've never seen him turn down anything but his collar.
00:44:04You know that he is going to take whatever challenge is out there.
00:44:07Got to stop on Aaron Gordon.
00:44:09I caught that.
00:44:09I'm going to use that.
00:44:10Westbrook in and out.
00:44:12The miss.
00:44:12Balanchunis with the rebound.
00:44:15And timeout here.
00:44:17Stoppage and play.
00:44:18Two-point lead for Sacramento here in the capital of California.
00:44:22The capital building is shining bright tonight.
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00:44:33How about this, Jamal?
00:44:34Jamal Murray.
00:44:35Step back again.
00:44:36Doing the step back.
00:44:37And he was smiling on the way back down court.
00:44:39He knew that one was good.
00:44:41He gets a percentage there.
00:44:42He got how far it is.
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00:44:46We started the night talking about this matchup.
00:44:48Both have delivered.
00:44:50They've delivered and they've been on prime time.
00:44:52You would think Sabonis is like, oh, we haven't been on here in NBC since 2002.
00:44:57I'm going to put on a show.
00:44:58He came to put on a show tonight.
00:45:00And Yoke is just doing what he does every single night.
00:45:02And Sacramento getting out and running here.
00:45:03The pace has been torrid in the first quarter plus here.
00:45:0710-5, the edge, Kings, and fast break points.
00:45:14Joker back on the floor.
00:45:15It's a bit off to Cam Johnson.
00:45:17Back to him to the left hand and in.
00:45:20Look, Terry, left hand across his body.
00:45:22Like, I would make that shot on accident.
00:45:24He's doing this like it's routine and nobody's even noticing.
00:45:27Yoke is just such a great player.
00:45:29The rows in the spin.
00:45:35Lesbrook the three.
00:45:37Eventually, Cam Johnson.
00:45:39Yeah, it's almost like he does it.
00:45:42He makes it look so easy that you miss some things that he's doing.
00:45:45And you see the Nuggets right now putting Jokic and Cam Johnson in action.
00:45:49It's a tough play to guard because even though Johnson's not making shots,
00:45:53he can make shots.
00:45:54And that's why he's a threat that you have to go over the screen.
00:45:56Jokic and Strother now in for the Nuggets on the miss.
00:46:01Quickly up the floor.
00:46:02Lesbrook and Rosen, two veterans running the floor.
00:46:05Russ is playing like he's at UCLA in the summertime right there.
00:46:09Getting downhill, making plays.
00:46:12Talk to the coaching staff and everything he's brought has been positive.
00:46:17Obviously, we're watching it tonight.
00:46:19But, I mean, in the locker room, on the bus, on the plane, in practice, shoot around.
00:46:26Right there.
00:46:27But now you see it, now you don't.
00:46:28Behind the back, drop off.
00:46:31As the Rosen finishes, his L.A. brother right there.
00:46:35The Kings have come with a plan to get stops and get in transition.
00:46:39When you do that, you can create opportunities.
00:46:42There's not so much pressure on your offense, but it starts with the defense.
00:46:44He's a nine-time All-Star in the Westbrook, a six-time All-Star in DeRozan.
00:46:51So, bonus picked up his third a moment ago.
00:46:54So, important for the Kings.
00:46:57He goes to the bench and Eubanks comes back in.
00:47:02It's a big foul to pick up here.
00:47:04It is, and Eubanks is like, you sent me back out here to guard this guy?
00:47:10Phelan Judas is tough enough.
00:47:12Now he's got Jokers.
00:47:13Now he has Joker, and he has Joker's not missed.
00:47:15Seven for seven.
00:47:16Fifteen points, one on 16.
00:47:19Of course, I would think so.
00:47:20Yeah, it's on you.
00:47:21He gets it back.
00:47:22Dr. Shuri'd make the foul.
00:47:24Westbrook, looking to run again.
00:47:31How about this man?
00:47:33Russell Westbrook at the age of 36.
00:47:36And if you're a young player, you're seeing a Hall of Fame player bring his hard head every single day.
00:47:41He can't help but inspire you.
00:47:46Johnson slotted away up top, and the foul on Cam Johnson on the drive.
00:47:54And watch Russ right here.
00:47:59In and out, left hand, watch out, boom, get the bump.
00:48:02Left, right, sidestep with a little spin on it, and then he lets him know about it.
00:48:06And then defensively, Eubanks coming from the weak side.
00:48:11Foul called, at least he was a presence down there.
00:48:13Yeah, and they're going to switch this to a blocking foul, so it's against the Kings.
00:48:17Fouls on the Kings.
00:48:19Russell Westbrook in this past.
00:48:21He was talking to the officials, saying, you signaled the other first.
00:48:36And Russ is so competitive.
00:48:38Well, that brings the fire and desire every single night.
00:48:41Just a joy to watch play.
00:48:45Even at this stage of his career, you know he's going to leave it all on the floor every single night.
00:48:50Well, when you've got teammates who've got your jersey up on their wall at home, you know you're an influencer.
00:48:55That helps to get the message across.
00:48:58Been a struggle from the line for Denver tonight.
00:49:00Four of eight.
00:49:02That's it.
00:49:02So, three and a half minutes until the break.
00:49:07And Sacramento doing that Spain action again.
00:49:09Those two together have worked that off and off the bench.
00:49:14Turnover, though, giving it back to the Nuggets.
00:49:16And that Spain action is when Westbrook gets a pick and roll, and then Zach Levine sets it back screen.
00:49:20So, it causes confusion to allow Russ to get downhill, and then he just makes the read on whoever overheld.
00:49:27Hadn't gotten the start, Westbrook, the last couple of games.
00:49:29He was in the starting lineup, but they picked up Precious Tachua on November 4th.
00:49:33He'd been starting the last couple.
00:49:35Strong to the whole Aaron Gordon.
00:49:40No stopping him when he gets it going.
00:49:41He plays with force, and he's very decisive.
00:49:45He is tough to deal with.
00:49:47Quick swing of the basketball.
00:49:48Levine in the corner.
00:49:50Trying to create some space.
00:49:52Threw it right to Jokic.
00:49:54Sees the floor.
00:49:55Brown on the run.
00:49:57Foul.
00:49:57He'll be going to the free throw line.
00:49:58I believe Ellis picked up his first.
00:50:03Good one going here at Golden One Center.
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00:50:16Kings getting out and running.
00:50:17Having some success tonight here at home.
00:50:19It takes the thought out, but when you go on an offensive run, it usually starts with defense,
00:50:24and you go on a defensive run.
00:50:25You get three, four, five stops in a row, and then you get those easy baskets, and it brings life.
00:50:29They brought this crowd in the game right from the start.
00:50:31That man right there just got five assists.
00:50:34Westbrook, they've got eight assists off their bench and 15 total.
00:50:37So if you're looking for bright lights for Sacramento, a reason to believe as a fan,
00:50:43when your team's three and seven, you've got a guy in his first full year as the head coach.
00:50:49You're getting some tonight.
00:50:50You absolutely are, and you want them to compete.
00:50:52Come with that competitive spirit, and that's what they set the tone with,
00:50:55and they're using this momentum to close out this half.
00:50:58So Brown the free throws, and it's a two-point lead for the Nuggets.
00:51:02Who will go take on the Clippers tomorrow night.
00:51:04The Hawks are here taking on the Kings tomorrow night.
00:51:08Sacramento, it's rather the long rebound.
00:51:11Going to bring it up himself.
00:51:13So the Nuggets came out in the zone, but it was a floating zone,
00:51:15so it wasn't a traditional 2-3.
00:51:17That top guy on the wing dropped to the bottom to give up that open shot.
00:51:22Gordon, Gordon's spotting up.
00:51:24The miss starts the break for Westbrook.
00:51:28Monk, who had some quick early buckets to set the tone.
00:51:33And it was a kickball.
00:51:37Back to 14 on the shot clock.
00:51:39And it's early in the season, but I like the Monk-Westbrook pairing with guys around him.
00:51:44When they're making decisions at that second unit, and obviously you have Zach Levine out here now,
00:51:48a guy like Eubanks, a guy like Precious Achua, they know how to play around scores.
00:51:53So it's guys coming off the bench where you don't have to worry about them setting things up for them as well, right?
00:52:00Yes, they can make lemonades out of lemon for sure.
00:52:03They do it more times than not.
00:52:04Good pass right here by Zach Levine to Eubanks.
00:52:07Eubanks on the roll, so a great little look.
00:52:10Ties it up at 53 all.
00:52:12Murray, back around the screen, both ways from Jokic.
00:52:19Swing it, Kebron.
00:52:22Back to Christian.
00:52:23From beyond the arc.
00:52:25No, tipped up, kept alive, Jokic, and makes the ball follow.
00:52:29Of course he does.
00:52:30Of course he does.
00:52:31It's the contract.
00:52:3515 in the game now.
00:52:38Levine created that space.
00:52:40Machua high into the air.
00:52:43They need him to do that off the bench, or if he starts like tonight.
00:52:47That energy is contagious.
00:52:48He did it for the Knicks last year.
00:52:50Five on the shot clock.
00:52:51Eubanks got to go.
00:52:53Precious lost it.
00:52:55Brown leading the break.
00:52:57Gordon got hit.
00:52:59They'll go to the free throw line, and it's Levine who'll pick up the foul.
00:53:04King child, Murray.
00:53:06Zach Levine.
00:53:07Watch the defense right there.
00:53:11Precious to chew it with a nice cut.
00:53:13But Brown is coming right at you, and he was drew two defenders.
00:53:17Nice drop off.
00:53:18Good fouled by Zach Levine to make Gordon earn it from the line.
00:53:24Another miss for the Nuggets.
00:53:25That's the one weakness tonight.
00:53:27And when you take a foul like that, that was always a telltale sign, especially when I was playing.
00:53:33If you could get a guy, if they miss a free throw, the coach was already happy.
00:53:37You've already done your job.
00:53:38Yeah.
00:53:41Save those points.
00:53:44For a 92% free throw shooter coming in.
00:53:47Crowd loving the misses, but the Nuggets get another look.
00:53:52Jokic, no stopping that.
00:53:54He's got 19 in the game.
00:53:57Did he just make it go from really loud to really quiet?
00:53:59When Jokic is getting downhill and making decisions, making plays, he can quiet any storm.
00:54:05He tends to do that.
00:54:06He does.
00:54:06He does eight of nine from the floor tonight.
00:54:11To the corner.
00:54:14Little Fade Levine off the dish from Westbrook.
00:54:16I was going to say layup as soon as I see him shoot it.
00:54:18When he saved it and caught it, layup.
00:54:20That's a layup for Zach Levine.
00:54:21Yeah, a few people used to say that when you caught the ball, too.
00:54:28Murray taking a look.
00:54:29They would say layup, or what are you doing?
00:54:30I took some crazy one, Steve.
00:54:32Yeah, most went in, though.
00:54:33I watched it.
00:54:34Lost it, got it back.
00:54:36Corner, three on the shot clock.
00:54:38Gordon's got to let it fly.
00:54:39They bailed him out.
00:54:41Levine fouled him.
00:54:42Wow.
00:54:44Levine got that left hand caught in there.
00:54:48Wow.
00:54:50Right there.
00:54:52He did.
00:54:53Yep.
00:54:54On the reach.
00:54:55That's the one I would call in the summer.
00:54:56People are like, that's not a foul.
00:54:57I'm like, no, that's a foul.
00:54:58Are you effective?
00:54:59That's a shooter, it is.
00:55:01Yeah, absolutely.
00:55:03Second foul on Levine.
00:55:04Three free throws for Gordon.
00:55:08Yeah, I speak from the offensive standpoint.
00:55:10I know.
00:55:10I understand.
00:55:11I touch defense, but I didn't play much.
00:55:12There is a theme developing to the broadcast here, yes.
00:55:17So, Aaron, now, double figures, ten in the game.
00:55:20With those three guys who average 20-plus points per game, the only team in the league, having
00:55:29that in their starting lineup, Jokic, Murray, and Gordon.
00:55:33Number eight, Watson.
00:55:34With the last shot opportunity coming up for the Kings, they like to stay in.
00:55:38They either dribble handoff, set it out of the horns, or that Spain action.
00:55:43But the last shot, I'm interested to see which one they lean on.
00:55:49Levine, Westbrook, Schroeder, Eubanks, and Monk.
00:55:53Those are the threats offensively here on the last possession in what's been a good first
00:55:59half for the Kings here at home.
00:56:01But they'd love to get a bucket here before the break.
00:56:06Now, Denver goes in zone.
00:56:08They swing it.
00:56:09Westbrook corner.
00:56:11Tipped out.
00:56:12Monk might have a chance.
00:56:13He's got time.
00:56:14Left it.
00:56:15Jokic took it away from half court to end the half.
00:56:19Nearly.
00:56:20Do you know how agile you have to be to even get that steal?
00:56:23You thought that was going in, didn't you?
00:56:24You thought it was going off.
00:56:25I thought for a moment.
00:56:28Still look good.
00:56:30Yeah, worth another look.
00:56:32I mean, that's him.
00:56:33That's how he shoots it.
00:56:34But he shot it like a floater.
00:56:35I know.
00:56:36I'm telling you, you got the relationship with the basket.
00:56:4019 points in the half on 9 of 11 from the floor as we send it over to Grant.
00:56:46All right, Tim.
00:56:47This is a fun game.
00:56:48This is a fun one.
00:56:49Fast pace, high energy.
00:56:51Is this how you guys want it to happen?
00:56:53Not necessarily.
00:56:56No, it's just trying to get up and down, just trying to get the feel for everything.
00:56:59But, you know, it's tough when you play a team this soon, a couple games in between and you're right back at it.
00:57:06They know everybody's tendencies.
00:57:08So, you just got to do a better job on both ends of the floor and limit them to one-shot opportunities.
00:57:13Kings obviously got off to a hot start and then you cooled down a little bit in the second quarter.
00:57:18How do you slow them down a little bit more?
00:57:19Obviously, you just played them recently.
00:57:21So, what can you do in the second half?
00:57:22Just keep on competing, man.
00:57:24Weather the storm.
00:57:25We know we're on the road.
00:57:26Hostile environment.
00:57:28We knew the outcome of their last game.
00:57:29So, we know that we have to come out here, play with it in some more intensity and try to get out here with a win.
00:57:35Thanks, Tim.
00:57:36Appreciate it.
00:57:37All right.
00:57:37Let's go back to Maria Taylor.
00:57:38Back in the studio.
00:57:39All right.
00:57:39Appreciate it, Grant.
00:57:40Yeah, you said it was fast-paced, high energy.
00:57:42That's what we got coming for you.
00:57:43Okay.
00:57:44Get it.
00:57:44Ink it up.
00:57:45Coming up on the American Express at the half.
00:57:47We're breaking down the All-Star Game news format.
00:57:50We'll be right back.
00:57:50So, it's a four-point lead for the Nuggets, thanks to 19 points poured in by the Joker.
00:58:02And right now, our halftime score is 60-56.
00:58:06It's time for the Game You Can Trust, presented by American Express.
00:58:09Let's take a look at our two international stars.
00:58:12The Joker went 19.
00:58:13He's 9 for 10, shooting.
00:58:15Sabonis, 13, 6 of 9, guarding the big man sometimes.
00:58:18And guess what?
00:58:18We have some All-Stars here with us as well.
00:58:2218 All-Star appearances between the two of them.
00:58:24That's V.C., that's Carmelo Anthony.
00:58:27And we want to catch you up, just in case you missed it, on the news that we broke during
00:58:30our first halftime and our Game of the Night.
00:58:33It's the 2026 All-Star Game format at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
00:58:37It's going to feature two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players, known
00:58:42as the World Team.
00:58:43They'll be competing in a round-robin tournament that will include four 12-minute games.
00:58:48Now, the top two teams from the round-robin will advance to face each other in the championship
00:58:53game.
00:58:53And the three teams will each have a minimum of eight players.
00:58:57Now, the All-Star selection process will not change, but there is a new twist.
00:59:00The 24 All-Stars will be selected without regard to their position.
00:59:04So let's listen to what the players think about this new format.
00:59:07Yeah, if I'm blessed and honored to have the opportunity to represent the world in this
00:59:13new All-Star format, it would be amazing.
00:59:16I like playing for my country.
00:59:18It puts a little pride on my shoulders when I play naturally.
00:59:22So adding that should be cool and a nice little wrinkle.
00:59:25I'm excited about the new format.
00:59:26I think it's going to be a lot of fun for the fans.
00:59:28I think it's going to be fun for the players to be able to represent their countries.
00:59:33It'll be new.
00:59:34So, I mean, I'm excited to just be an All-Star.
00:59:37That's the goal.
00:59:39And, you know, to be on that stage is always a pleasure.
00:59:42I love it.
00:59:43The guys like the new format.
00:59:44My favorite thing is shaving, like, if I'm blessed.
00:59:46It was like, you're blessed, buddy.
00:59:48We look forward to seeing you, right, in L.A.
00:59:51But let's have a conversation about what it means now with the new format to just wear USA across your chest.
00:59:58These guys have an opportunity to represent their countries and play against each other.
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