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00:03Welcome to 2K Sports for another edition of NBA Basketball.
00:08With Greg Anthony and Richard Jefferson, I'm Kevin Harlan.
00:11Our very own Ali LaForce has the sidelines covered for us tonight.
00:16A moment now to look at the year-to-year scoring output
00:19and how it has been trending for DeMar DeRozan.
00:23Well, as your career goes along, you naturally lose a little bit.
00:27But he takes great care of himself.
00:30He puts a lot of effort into his preparation.
00:33And he's smart about picking his spots.
00:35That's why he's still a factor out there on the offensive end.
00:39Let's take a look at our starters for Sacramento.
00:42In the frontcourt, the forwards will be DeRozan and Murray.
00:46Russell Westbrook out there with Levine.
00:48And it's Sabonis in at the 5.
00:50We've got Rashawn Holmes.
00:52Rui Hachimura out there with Kevin Herter.
00:54Then it's Keon Ellis.
00:56And it's Mitchell in at the 1.
00:58One thing to watch tonight, R.J., both these teams are great passing the ball.
01:02They really rack up the assists.
01:05These are the type of teams you'd want to play for.
01:08Because you know what?
01:09If you pass it, the ball will find you again.
01:12Encouraging to see DeMar DeRozan knock it down from 3.
01:15This helps open up the entire offense even more.
01:19Ellis finds Hachimura.
01:20Back to Ellis.
01:22Over Levine.
01:23And Ellis, the bucket on the assist by Hachimura.
01:30Here's Westbrook.
01:32Outside DeRozan.
01:36Back to Westbrook.
01:37Murray outside.
01:40And the Kings, another 3.
01:41Murray, and you like Murray as a spot-up shooter.
01:45Knows where to park himself and always ready to receive the pass.
01:51To Holmes.
01:53And he gets it to go.
01:55And once he got to the 10, I think he was surprised to find himself that wide open.
02:00Easy possessions like that literally are just a gift.
02:03You just dream of them.
02:05He'll gladly take those.
02:07They're finding every shot they've wanted so far.
02:09A perfect 3 of 3 to start the game.
02:15Here's Mitchell.
02:16Here he goes.
02:17And then Mitchell with the double.
02:19Taking matters into his own hands.
02:22Yeah, we didn't expect to see that kind of finish.
02:25A point guard getting up like that?
02:27Boy, that is special.
02:29Let's check in now with our Allie LaForce, who's got a story for us.
02:33Allie?
02:34Thanks.
02:34I caught up with the home team's head coach.
02:36I asked him about DeMar DeRozan specifically, how you defend him from the mid-range.
02:40He said, quote, it's tough because his footwork is so, so good.
02:44Our goal is to try to push him out farther and make him take threes if possible.
02:49And we'll live with those results.
02:51We'll see if their defense is up for the task at hand.
02:53Back to you guys.
02:54Allie, thank you so much.
02:56And he sinks the second.
02:58When Westbrook is facilitating the offense, that's when he is the most valuable contributor.
03:04So, Greg, in the offseason, the Kings made it a priority to address their need at point guard.
03:10I mean, they had multiple combo guards on the roster, but lacked a true lead guard.
03:16And they realized they needed someone who could run the offense.
03:20Hoping Dennis Schroeder can fill that role.
03:23Now, here's Westbrook.
03:25He's a good contributor to his team, averaging about ten and a half points a game.
03:30Elish dishes to Mitchell.
03:33And no good that time.
03:34You knew eventually they were going to miss one.
03:37At least you hope.
03:38Out to DeRozan.
03:41Westbrook passes to DeRozan.
03:44Sabonis sets the pick for DeRozan.
03:46Releases from the wing and drills it.
03:49DeRozan's got five now.
03:50Out to a hot start.
03:52Four makes and five shots to begin this ballgame.
03:55Mitchell passes to Holmes.
03:59And foul on the shot, so he'll get a chance at the line.
04:04It's going to go on Sabonis.
04:06And he's got his first free throw of the game.
04:08At the line for two.
04:10Recharge on Holmes.
04:13That free throw good from Holmes.
04:21Both free throws good from Holmes.
04:23It's always nice to see a big fella be able to knock down some free throws and make teams pay
04:28for the line.
04:31Takes a step back.
04:33And the basket is good.
04:34He's got five.
04:36I love the power behind Westbrook's finish.
04:38He just dares the defense to get in his way.
04:42Mitchell kicks to Holmes.
04:45Here is Hachimura.
04:47And Zach Labine pulls it down.
04:50Kings leading now by three.
04:53No one near Westbrook as he lets it go.
04:56Quick shot there and it's off target.
05:00Holmes finds Mitchell.
05:01To the paint.
05:03And the dunk by Hachimura.
05:05Oh, what a finish.
05:07Ruri showing off that athletic ability.
05:10First quarter play and just over three and a half minutes in.
05:14Sabonis, no good.
05:15Give the defender credit.
05:18Willing to challenge the shot.
05:19Lots of other guys just let them score there.
05:24Tries it from nine.
05:26The shot.
05:26No good.
05:27You know, they don't score on that shot, but they're going to be happy with those kinds of possessions.
05:33Clearly, he's one of the best there is in the business when it comes to making that lead pass.
05:39The Kings have gone five at nine from the field here in the first.
05:44Murray outside.
05:46He's looking for Sabonis and finds him.
05:49Shooting foul as the whistle blows.
05:52He'll shoot two free throws.
05:54And G.A., you look at the numbers for Sabonis.
05:57They're historic.
05:58But how would you surround him to make a deep run?
06:01Well, I might try to pair him with another rim protector.
06:04Sabonis is a nice focal point offensively, but he's not a big-time shot blocker.
06:10Monks check in for the Kings.
06:13And Sabonis drops them both.
06:16Richard, this will be game one in this two-game regular season miniseries.
06:20Could this be a feeling-out game?
06:22Yeah, definitely an element of data collection happening here.
06:26You have to get used to an opponent in a series, and you find out how you want to be
06:31better.
06:32That's not the type of opportunity he fails to convert very often.
06:39Monk, no one around him.
06:41Again, the miss by the Kings.
06:43This game for the Kings.
06:45They picked up the W against the Warriors in San Francisco.
06:47Yeah, their long-range artillery hit the mark more often than not.
06:53A great equalizer when you're on the road.
06:56And you talk to coaches around the league, and they'll tell you, sometimes the ball just goes in.
07:00It's as simple as that.
07:02Here's Mitchell.
07:03Terrific assist.
07:04A nice finish.
07:05Solid play all around.
07:07Really well done there.
07:09Just confident and composed.
07:11Never in a hurry.
07:12Murray outside.
07:17Pass to Levine.
07:18A three-ball.
07:20Rebounded by Holmes.
07:23Gone 7 of 11 from the field to begin the game.
07:26Ellis can't get it to go.
07:28I don't know if he got in his own head there or what, because the defense can't really take
07:33courage for that miss.
07:34The shot by Monk is no good.
07:37Doing very well.
07:3858%.
07:39The offense is falling right now early for them.
07:41Herder kicks to Mitchell.
07:43Pass to Hachimura.
07:45Bucks it five.
07:47Can't nail the jumper.
07:48Usually, he's a master in the middie, but not that time.
07:54Floats it up for Murray.
07:55Hammers the alley-oop through.
07:57And this is why Ulaa passes Murray's way, because he is so good at catching and finishing.
08:11Achua, he's checked in for Sacramento.
08:14Dennis Schroeder comes in for Zach Levine.
08:281.56 left in the first quarter of the game.
08:30Pass to Holmes.
08:32And it's Hachimura in the corner.
08:34Now, here's Watson.
08:35And it's Hachimura in the corner.
08:37Mitchell outside.
08:39Over Monk.
08:40And, yep, finally drops after rolling around the rim.
08:43Mitchell's got his third basket of the night right there.
08:49Now, Schroeder looking at his point production.
08:52He averages almost eight points a game.
08:54DeRozan finds Schroeder.
08:57And the three off target.
08:59Gone 8 of 14 for the field in the first quarter.
09:02Hachimura the pass to Watson.
09:04Here's Holmes.
09:05Can't cash in from the high post.
09:08Really thought he had this one.
09:10And the defense, they were giving it to him.
09:16DeRozan against Hachimura.
09:20Oh, and the jam by DeRozan.
09:22Just focusing on the task at hand.
09:25That's all you can do.
09:27Yeah, when the game is up for grabs like this one has been, it's all about the attention to detail.
09:33Watson for three.
09:34Less shot.
09:35No good.
09:35And he didn't punish them for the weak coverage there.
09:39But they can't count on him to continue missing.
09:42The shot by Monk is no good.
09:47Mitchell outside.
09:48Pulls up on the wing.
09:50That's good.
09:50And the assist goes to Watson.
09:52Mitchell's got eight.
09:54Assists like that have typified their effort today.
09:57Terrific ball move.
09:59Five-second differential between the shot clock and the game clock.
10:03Schroeder outside.
10:05And he drives in.
10:07And he uses the glass on the layup.
10:09And the Kings lead by one.
10:11They're getting on a roll inside.
10:14Their last three field goals have come from the paint.
10:18Mitchell finds Hachimura.
10:20Shoots over to Rosen.
10:21And that one goes long.
10:26And at the end of one, both teams putting up some points.
10:30Kings lead by one.
10:32And the second quarter about to get started.
10:34We'll be back in just a moment.
10:49Some good action already in this one.
10:51But a fairly even matchup after the first quarter of play.
10:54And looking at what we've seen from Sacramento so far, guys, what do you think?
10:58And just, they've gotten to the line with tremendous consistency here through the first period.
11:04Especially on the road.
11:06You want to come in aggressive.
11:07Let everyone in this arena know that you are here to play.
11:14Friends out there with Peyton Watson.
11:16Then it's James.
11:18And it's Gillespie in at the point.
11:21Back to Watson.
11:26Here's Gillespie.
11:27He's guarded by Schroeder.
11:29James.
11:29It's good.
11:30He makes his first shot of the game.
11:32He talked about a back and forth game.
11:34This is the definition.
11:35You have to love these kinds of games, scoring-wise.
11:39Keeping everybody on their toes.
11:41On for Sacramento.
11:43Dennis Schroeder is out there with Malik Monk.
11:46Then it's Sabonis.
11:47Then there's Achua.
11:48It's Clifford at the three.
11:50The small forward.
11:51Peyton Watson is out there with Torian Prince.
11:54Then it's James.
11:56And Gay is in at the center position.
11:59And the crisp passing has opened things up for them offensively.
12:03And for Sacramento.
12:05Elite Monk out there with Dennis Schroeder.
12:07Then there's Achua.
12:09Then it's Sabonis.
12:10The edge Clifford at the three spot.
12:12Here's Watson.
12:13Good.
12:14And the assist goes to James.
12:16And really keeping the ball hopping around here offensively.
12:20The Kings trail by three.
12:22Schroeder passes to Monk.
12:25There's the drive.
12:27And then Monk with the dunk.
12:29Turns on the Jets for that drive.
12:31Monk's quickness is sometimes deceptive.
12:35Pass to game.
12:37Here's Gillespie.
12:39Shoots over Schroeder.
12:40He claims that one off the back iron.
12:43And down at vault.
12:44I love the ball movement there.
12:46He put that on a silver platter.
12:48Just served him up.
12:48And Doug Christie wants a timeout.
12:51He's going to take a few moments here to check in with this team and regroup.
12:56Both teams deciding to change it up.
12:59Let's now take a moment to view the league's leading rebounds.
13:02In the third spot.
13:03DeMontis Sabonis.
13:04And you can't win games without rebounding the basketball.
13:08That's what has made him such an important part of what they do.
13:14And so Westbrook will bring it up for the Sacramento Kings.
13:17They trail by three.
13:19And that one's good.
13:20Schroeder.
13:20Man, have they been effective at getting the ball inside.
13:26Here's Gillespie.
13:27He had 15 points last out.
13:30Herder.
13:31That's a two-pointer.
13:32The shot will not fall.
13:33Decent look from mid-range.
13:35You almost have to take that shot to keep the defense on his lead.
13:38There's no doubt Sabonis has developed RJ into one of the best big men in the NBA.
13:44A double-double machine.
13:46Yeah, and what's most impressive about his 2024 performance.
13:49He had a game where he was the first player in NBA history to have a triple-double without missing
13:54a shot,
13:55turning the ball over, or committing a foul.
13:57It was literally a perfect game.
13:59Now here's Westbrook.
14:01He has five.
14:02And that one drops.
14:04Now it's a three-point Kings lead.
14:07Such great control from Westbrook.
14:09Just stop and pop.
14:09Catching the defense all off balance.
14:13Watson's shot is off.
14:16The Kings have gone 5-6 so far from the field in the second quarter.
14:19And finished off by Westbrook.
14:22Ooh.
14:23Inflicting some punishment with the two-hand flush.
14:27Ah, they're going for the throat.
14:30To stop the run, Watson kicks to Herder.
14:35Offline with his three.
14:37Sacramento leading by five.
14:39On for three.
14:41It's hauled in by Gillespie.
14:43And imagine how good they'll look if he can start to chip in a bit more offensively.
14:48It's time to send it over now to our reporter, Ali LaForce.
14:52Hey, guys.
14:52The Kings forward, DeMar DeRozan, clearly bought in to helping take this team to the next level.
14:57He said, quote, I appreciate the passion and the drive from the coaching staff, from the players, to the fan
15:03base, to everything, top to bottom.
15:05Guys want to win.
15:06Anything is possible.
15:07Back to you.
15:08They're plenty talented.
15:09All right, Ali.
15:10Thank you very much.
15:12Oh, that's a missed opportunity from the mid-range.
15:14You can hit that.
15:18Outside, Sabonis.
15:20Some nice ball moving here by the Kings.
15:23Fades.
15:25Hachimura grabs the miss.
15:26That is not a bad decision to pull from there.
15:29It was just a little bit off with the execution.
15:32And the dunk by Hachimura.
15:34Oh, just solid on the one-handed slam.
15:37And, guys, when it's a tight ball game like this, he's the guy they want with the ball.
15:44And Doug Christie wants a timeout.
15:46He's ready to talk things through with him.
15:48And Greg is a former point guard in this league.
15:51Give us your top floor generals of all time.
15:54The guys that could direct the floor and could control a game.
15:58Wow.
15:59If we're talking traditional point guards, I mean, I gotta go Magic, Isaiah, CP3's in there.
16:07That conversation, Jason Kidd.
16:09But I've got a separate list for that hybrid point guard, right?
16:13Which, that includes guys like Steph and Iverson, West, and the great Oscar Robertson.
16:19Here's what Sacramento's going with right now.
16:22Eubanks, he's checked in for Sabonis.
16:24Jamar DeRozan comes in for Achua.
16:27And Zach Levine subbed in for Dennis Schroeder.
16:29Near the three-point line, it's Ellis.
16:31Drops one in from the wing.
16:33Now, just a one-point Sacramento lead.
16:36And smart decision to kick it out to another guy once the defense is fixated on him in the paint.
16:41Westbrook, off target at the rim.
16:44Got 0-2 from DeGerr in the second.
16:47Ellis kicks to Hachimura.
16:51And that won't go, missing the go-ahead bucket.
16:55For Sacramento, they've gone 6-11 from the floor.
16:58Over 50% shooting here in the second quarter.
17:01And Levine takes a lot of threes for this very reason.
17:05Such an effective shooter.
17:07Now, here's Mitchell.
17:09He had a 12-point outing in their last game against Toronto.
17:13Ellis finds Hachimura.
17:16Can't hit from in close.
17:18Okay, now I think he's starting to get in his own head right now.
17:21Maybe he's overthinking things a little bit.
17:23And as a result, he's just been off.
17:25And they've repeatedly probed inside in the first half, guys.
17:29And it's paid off.
17:33In the corner.
17:35Berger with it.
17:35For three, Ellis.
17:38Eubanks grabs the miss.
17:39Now the Kings with it.
17:41They're on a 15-6 run.
17:43Here's Westbrook.
17:45Rebounded by Ellis.
17:46That is not a bad decision to pull from there.
17:49It was just a little bit off with the execution.
17:51Holmes, good.
17:52Nice feed inside.
17:54Saw the play develop and hit him right when he needed to.
17:57Kings leading now by four.
17:59Nice pass.
18:00Nice catch and a resounding dunk.
18:02Though he has the scorer's mindset, DeRozan is also a very good passer.
18:11And some changes here for the Kings.
18:14It's a bonus.
18:14He's checked in for Eubanks.
18:16And Murray subbed in for Malik Monk.
18:26Gone 7-16.
18:27Shooting just under 50% here in the second quarter.
18:31Pass to Mitchell.
18:32Let's it go with a three.
18:34It's hauled in by the Kings.
18:36I'd love to see them impose themselves a little more on the backboard.
18:40That's a great way to find confidence.
18:43Always a surefire way to get back in the game.
18:46Now holds.
18:47After Zach Levine missed from long range.
18:50Hachimura the pass to Mitchell.
18:52And here's Herter outside.
18:55Like that is his fifth miss in seven shots.
18:57Okay, so if I were to say this was a disaster of a period for him, it would be an
19:02understatement.
19:03But hey, sometimes you've got to shoot your way out of the slump.
19:06Even for him.
19:07Check out Levine getting artful at the rim.
19:10Leaving the deep is just completely clueless of how to stop it.
19:13And a good-looking view of that throwdown from the AT&T Connected Cam.
19:19And to put things simply, this has not been his order.
19:24Here's DeRozan.
19:25And the dunk by DeRozan.
19:27And people forget that DeMar DeRozan has competed in multiple dunk contests.
19:32This man has elite mounts.
19:35Now here's Holmes.
19:37He has six.
19:38And he rushed that one, no doubt about it.
19:41With the de-out of his position, you can see the frustration on his face.
19:45DeRozan gets the bucket.
19:46Ooh, and when DeMar DeRozan is cooking with grease, he is borderline unstoppable.
19:51And he's feeling it right now.
19:56Mitchell kicks to Hechimura.
19:59To the wing right side.
20:01And they get it.
20:07And here's Mitchell from the arc.
20:08A three-pointer is right on target.
20:11Mitchell's got 11 points.
20:17DeRozan with him.
20:20And the floater got that bucket.
20:22Unwilling to let up, even for a moment.
20:26That's his killer instinct.
20:27Just fanning the flank.
20:29Always plays hard until the final whistle, no matter what the situation is.
20:34And so it's the Sacramento Kings holding on to an 11-point cushion as we get ready to take a
20:40break.
20:40They're playing a bruising game inside, and it's working for them.
20:44And let's hear from Allie LaForce, who joins us from the sideline.
20:48Allie?
20:49Thanks, Devontes.
20:50Thus far, more success than your last game.
20:52What improvements have you made?
20:55We're trying to come out from the getter, trying to get under them.
20:58You know, last game, we played very loose.
21:01Coach was like, good teams are just going to torture out there.
21:03So our mentality today was really precious.
21:06Got to keep it loose.
21:07Thanks, Devontes.
21:08All right, Allie.
21:09Thank you for that interview.
21:11And we'll be back with more basketball in just a moment.
21:27Welcome, everybody.
21:28The story at the half could be summed up as a dominating performance for the Sacramento Kings.
21:36One of the best ways to control the game?
21:38Take care of the boards.
21:40Don't give up second chance points.
21:42And at the offensive end, you can turn misses into makes that's found money.
21:50All right, next up, we've got some potential competitors in this year's three-point contest for you.
21:57You've got to love All-Star Weekend, guys.
22:00Especially when it comes to the three-point contest.
22:02I think we should have a three-point contest right now.
22:05You and me, Shaq.
22:06Come on.
22:06I don't even think you can beat Ernie.
22:08Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
22:09Easy.
22:12And that concludes halftime.
22:14Now time to send it over to Kevin Harlan as the game's about to resume.
22:32And with a big gap on the scoreboard, the second half begins with very different goals for these teams.
22:37One side trying to mount a comeback.
22:39One side trying to protect their lead.
22:41A fantastic game from DeMar DeRozan so far.
22:44Man, how about the amount he's contributing in the scoring column through two quarters?
22:49He has been terrific.
22:51He always wants to be a go-to guy for them.
22:54I'm sure he'll be calling for the ball even more in this half.
23:03And with the second half upon us, we'll find out if this game becomes the route that it's threatening to
23:08be.
23:08They've got Mitchell.
23:10Kevin Herter is out there with Hachimura.
23:12Then it's Keon Ellis.
23:14And it's Holmes.
23:15And at the pivot spot, Manning the middle.
23:16And it's a great move.
23:18And he catches the defense completely off guard.
23:22Yeah, taking it right to the rim.
23:24Well, I imagine that.
23:25Oh, look out!
23:27Look out!
23:27Oh, that's how you finish.
23:30Uh-oh.
23:31Zach Levine.
23:32He's already won multiple dunk contests.
23:34Maybe another?
23:35And that great replay brought to us by the AT&T Connected Cam.
23:40You know, RJ, when you think of the top scorers in the NBA, Zach Levine can get overlooked.
23:46Yeah, Levine's career scoring average is over 20 points a game.
23:50We're talking about under 100 guys have done that in league history.
23:55Pass to Hachimura.
23:58And here's Mitchell from the arc.
24:00Makes that one his sixth of the night.
24:03Shooting a very healthy six for nine.
24:05Well, I guess we could give him credit for not getting discouraged.
24:08They're still playing hard.
24:10He's doing his job out there.
24:11And finished off by Westbrook.
24:14So skillful with the ball.
24:15Westbrook showing us what he can do.
24:19Diversified scoring in this one for him.
24:21I love when everyone can get involved with a full team effort.
24:26Yeah, that's back-to-back threes.
24:28The D just seems to be slacking off a little bit.
24:35Outside Westbrook.
24:37Krill's the three-pointer.
24:39Westbrook's got five points in the quarter.
24:41They are on fire right now.
24:44That's four straight mates.
24:47Inside.
24:48Here's Holmes.
24:49And the layup is good.
24:50You know, if you're only looking at the way he's played offensively,
24:53you'd think his team would have the lead.
24:56And Doug Christie wants a timeout.
24:59Coach is going to take a few minutes to regroup and go over the strategy.
25:14Let's check out the Eastern Conference standings now that we're in the new year.
25:18And you take a look at this home team.
25:21Here in the middle of the regular season,
25:22they've been able to get the fourth-best record in the conference.
25:34And we're just around two minutes into the final half of play now.
25:37And the basket by DeRozan.
25:39Wow.
25:40Five straight buckets coming out of half.
25:43They are rolling.
25:45Gone four for four from the field since the halftime break.
25:48Terrific start to the third quarter.
25:50Hachimura finds Mitchell.
25:52And here is Holmes.
25:57Ellis, the pass to Herter.
26:00Good.
26:00And the assist goes to Ellis.
26:03Ellis has got his fourth assist in this one.
26:05And you're going to take as many of those high-percentage shots as you can get.
26:13Outside to Rosen.
26:14No good on the three.
26:17Gone two of two from long range in the third quarter so far.
26:20And it was still over the rim.
26:23Offensive basket interference.
26:36Sacramento leading by 11.
26:41And now we're three minutes into the third quarter of play.
26:45Lots of room.
26:47DeRozan can't get that one to fall.
26:49They say it's a make-or-miss league, and there are some times that you miss.
26:53Ellis, the pass to Hachimura.
26:55Mitchell.
26:56That's good again.
26:57His seventh basket.
26:58Seven for ten from the floor.
27:00That's their third straight make off an assist.
27:06Outside to Rosen.
27:09There's Levine.
27:10Again, the miss by the Kings.
27:13Gone a spot.
27:14Six of six from the field.
27:16Since taking the court here on the second half.
27:19And I tell you what, they're doing their best to cut down the lead with some smart offense here in
27:24the second half.
27:25Shot selection much improved since the break.
27:31Now here's Westbrook.
27:33Fourteen points for him.
27:36That's the three-five.
27:38Again, the miss by the Kings.
27:40Gone a perfect seven of seven from the field here in the third.
27:43Coming out of the break.
27:44Very hot.
27:46Not that one.
27:47And the Kings lead has been cut down now to just five on the basket from Herter.
27:51Yeah, the chemistry has been terrific.
27:54Really impressed with their offensive execution.
27:56And now, Allie LaForce has something for us from the sideline.
28:00Hey, Kevin.
28:01Well, the son of Hall of Fame big man Arvidas Savonis, DeMontis said he was a seven-footer that could
28:06do everything, like a point guard.
28:08He's at a whole different level.
28:10I'm just another basketball player.
28:11He is a legend.
28:13But his father said, DeMontis is a warrior, like me, and I'm very proud.
28:17Back over to you, Kevin.
28:18Great stuff.
28:20Okay, Allie.
28:21We thank you.
28:24There's Levine.
28:25And Ellis with the block.
28:27And they get it back.
28:29That one falls.
28:30And the Kings lead by seven.
28:33Have to admire the confidence right there.
28:35Sabonis feeling like he can knock down these shots whenever he wants.
28:49Hayden Watson, he's checked in for Hachimura.
28:53Malik Monk, he's checked in for the Kings.
29:06And the home team has possession.
29:09Seven-point differential.
29:12Watson finds home.
29:14It's good.
29:14And Watson picking up the assist.
29:17Watson's got his third assist on the night.
29:21Sacramento's gone two of five with a three-point shot since coming out of the break.
29:29A wide-open look here for DeRozan.
29:31Down it drops through the net for his ninth bucket.
29:34He is nine for 13 so far.
29:36This is how DeRozan is wired.
29:38If you let him, oh, this man will light you up.
29:40And he's had a big night.
29:42Mitchell's shot is good.
29:43And man, is he in a zone right now.
29:46Seems like he can't miss.
29:48And so Levine will bring it up now for Zach Cremento.
29:51So, 13 points was their biggest lead in the game.
29:55He hit one three in the first half.
29:57He hasn't had anything since.
29:59Here's Watson.
30:00Goes up and lays it nice and easy.
30:03And now, just a three-point Sacramento lead.
30:06That's the kind of aggressive and assertive play they need as we get closer and closer to crunch time.
30:14DeRozan passes to Sabonis.
30:15And slammed up by Sabonis.
30:18Yeah, I like that he's not taking any chances there.
30:20Sabonis goes up strong with the finish.
30:23Into his mid-30s, the veteran DeMar DeRozan holding up well, Greg.
30:28It is such a consistent presence for his team.
30:32DeMar plays at his own speed.
30:33And he has mastered the art of the mid-rank.
30:411.22 left in the third quarter.
30:45Here's DeRozan.
30:47It's hauled in by Watson.
30:51Pass to Holmes.
30:53Down low.
30:54Watson kicks to Holmes.
30:56With a tie.
30:58Sabonis grabs the ball.
31:00Sabonis has got rebound number seven for him tonight.
31:04And it's DeRozan missing.
31:0755% from the fourth.
31:08They're feeling very confident offensively.
31:11And Herter.
31:12That's it to go.
31:12Man, I need to see some more assertiveness out of these defenders.
31:19Monk outside.
31:24Pass to Sabonis.
31:27Good mark.
31:29And good as it just snugs right down through the net.
31:34A true team first guy.
31:36Sabonis is always ready to share the ball.
31:39It's nine seconds separating the shot clock and game.
31:42Kicks it out to Ellis.
31:44Over Levine.
31:45And with that shot, the Sacramento lead is cut down to just one on the bucket from Ellis.
31:50And ten of their last twelve coming off assists.
31:57Furter against DeRozan.
31:59Pass to Murray.
32:03There's the three.
32:05Rebounded by Ellis.
32:07Ellis has got his fifth rebound in this one.
32:12For three.
32:13Mitchell.
32:13And he trains the three.
32:15But let's see.
32:16They may need to review it.
32:18I'm sure the ball was out of his way.
32:19The previous play is under review.
32:22They are going to check that shot again and make sure they got it right before we go to the
32:27fourth.
32:27And even though, you know, you're thinking maybe we don't need the replay in a situation like this.
32:32There's still plenty of time left in this game.
32:34And really, it's about getting the call right.
32:38After the review, the ruling on the floor is overturned.
32:43While they're going to switch the call, there is no doubt in looking at the replay that he got it
32:47off in time.
32:47Well, when they decided to take another look at it,
32:50I know some folks don't like how replay slows the game down and interrupts the flow.
32:56But when you have it there, you've got to use it.
32:59And we've reached the end of the third quarter.
33:01Just a terrific game so far.
33:04Up two.
33:05And after a quick break, we're going to come right back with the start of the fourth quarter.
33:17Here now a chance to show you our assist of the game.
33:20And it's presented, as always, by State Farm.
33:23And I'm glad this was the pick because I love this pass.
33:27Such a great dish.
33:28That's what I call court vision.
33:31That wasn't a better pass in the game.
33:33Almost like he had a sixth sense.
33:37And with these teams locked in a very close contest, this fourth quarter promises to be a good one.
33:43Aiden Watson is out there with Rui Hachimura.
33:45And it's Torian Prince.
33:48Then it's James.
33:50And it's Gillespie in at the point guard position.
33:54Here's Gillespie.
33:55A three-pointer off the mark.
33:57And the great shooters know when they've got enough openings to go for the three.
34:02I didn't think it was a bad choice on that possession.
34:05Above the rim.
34:06Westbrook making his presence felt.
34:10Pass to Watson.
34:12On the wing.
34:13James.
34:14And a miss there on the triple.
34:16The Kings leading.
34:18Westbrook passes to DeRozan.
34:28Hachimura grabs the miss.
34:30There has been nothing for him this quarter.
34:32Ever since halftime, he's lost all of his touch.
34:35And it's good for two.
34:37And it's all about getting to the right spot.
34:40And Hachimura did just that in transition.
34:45The Kings have gone two of three for the field to get the fourth quarter start.
34:51And here's Westbrook from the arc.
34:53Prince with the defensive effort.
34:54Good job by the D to stay with him and make that a tough three.
34:59Hachimura kicks to Prince.
35:02That one a little long.
35:04And for Sacramento, they're shooting at 52% for the field.
35:08They're clicking.
35:08And the rejection by James.
35:13Prince outside to the inside.
35:16Watson dishes to James.
35:18Kicks it out to Prince.
35:23Monk looking around.
35:25No good on the triple.
35:27And the defense dodged one right there.
35:30Not the guy you want to leave open.
35:32Here's James.
35:34And no good.
35:35Had a chance to take the lead there.
35:38Sacramento's gotten off to an 0 for two start from downtown here in the fourth quarter.
35:42Here's Eubank.
35:43And it is flushed down with a nice jam.
35:47Good to see a player going all out when the game's this tight.
35:50You know, G8, he knows what his job is.
35:53Patrol the offensive glass.
35:55He's just giving them everything he has.
35:59His teammates appreciate and enjoy playing with him.
36:02Rashawn Holmes.
36:03He's checked in for Torian Prince.
36:05And the Kings also making a change.
36:07Murray's checked in.
36:08Right now, let's take a moment here to catch up with Allie LaForce on the sidelines.
36:13Thanks, guys.
36:13The head coach of the home team had some words for his team over the break.
36:17He cautioned his guys against forcing things at the arc.
36:20Saying we can't make a rhythm happen.
36:22So don't force it.
36:23Take what is coming to you out there.
36:25Coach hoping for a renewed offensive focus going forward, guys.
36:28All right, Allie.
36:29Thank you so much for that.
36:30James with the bucket.
36:32It's been like this all night for both teams.
36:35The offense is having their way.
36:38Yeah, but I think it's going to come down to who can get the stop down the stretch.
36:42Because that's who's going to come away with this one.
36:44Good on the shot.
36:45Nice little finish there for Monk to get the conversion inside.
36:50So far, very efficient.
36:52All around.
36:52About 55%.
36:54And here's James outside.
36:56It's good.
36:56And Watson picking up the assist.
36:59Watson's got his sixth assist on the night.
37:04And here are the Kings now.
37:09Westbrook passes to Murray.
37:10Punches to get it to Eubanks.
37:12And does.
37:14Basket.
37:15Good.
37:16Eubanks got four points this quarter.
37:18They're finding lanes to the hoop now with consistency.
37:22Five buckets in a row from the paint.
37:24To the middle.
37:26Holmes.
37:27Good.
37:27Time running low, guys.
37:29And somebody has got to win this one.
37:31Yeah, well, who knows?
37:32We might need overtime in this one.
37:35It's been that kind of a game.
37:37Here's Westbrook.
37:38And the layup's good off the glass.
37:41Westbrook's got 20 points.
37:42But he's been locked all the way in from the floor.
37:46And he's the number one reason why they're winning right now.
37:48Pass to Hachimura.
37:50Outside.
37:51James.
37:53Watson kicks to Hachimura.
37:55And it's Sacramento with the rebound.
37:58Murray's got his fourth rebound in this one.
38:04Westbrook scanning the floor.
38:06Monk for three.
38:08Make it five for ten with him in that bucket.
38:10Didn't get a three in the first half.
38:11But now he's on the board with his first triple of the game.
38:16In the corner, it's James.
38:19And they come right back with their own three-pointer.
38:23Oh, man, he's feeling it this quarter.
38:25They should be looking to get him going every trip down the floor.
38:28And Doug Christie has called a timeout.
38:31Clearly, he's got something his players need to hear.
38:34And immediately.
38:36So it's both teams making substitutions here.
38:52And so Westbrook will bring it up for the Sacramento Kings.
38:55They lead by one.
38:59Levine finds a bonus.
39:03And the rejection by Holmes.
39:09Mitchell passes to Hachimura.
39:11And that one is good.
39:13One thing you can say about Hachimura.
39:15He is not afraid of the challenge.
39:18And it's Westbrook with the ball.
39:20He brings it up for the Sacramento Kings.
39:27Rising up and ripping down the two-hand jam.
39:31This is something that Russ just takes pride in.
39:34Loves nailing these important shots.
39:36Al Herder.
39:37Mitchell outside.
39:41Here's Hachimura.
39:44Al Herder.
39:48And that one drops.
39:50Just so many lead changes.
39:52Nobody's held an advantage for long.
39:58Outside to Rosen.
40:00All sorts of time.
40:02Yep, that's going to go in.
40:03There are guys that can take that shot.
40:07And there are guys that can make that shot.
40:09DeRozan loves having the ball in these big moments.
40:11Because he understands how to deliver.
40:14Herder.
40:16Hachimura is off.
40:17Oh, that's a missed opportunity from the mid-range.
40:20He can hit that.
40:21Here's Murray.
40:25Lots of room.
40:27That shot, no good.
40:30Russell Westbrook really making a difference here.
40:32Absolutely on fire.
40:35But they need to regroup and figure out a way to slow his roll.
40:44Aiden Watson.
40:45He's checked in for Kevin Hurdick.
40:48Aiden Watson.
41:03Gotten off four three-pointers in the final quarter.
41:05And two of them have fallen.
41:09Now, Hachimura.
41:12Going to work.
41:13Down low.
41:15I love how under control Hachimura is.
41:19Able to push his trade through the contact.
41:21And score.
41:23Nice work.
41:24Well, look.
41:25It's clear DeRozan's teammates look up to this man.
41:27And lean on him to step up in big moments.
41:38Here's Hachimura.
41:40Mitchell fires.
41:42No good from three.
41:48Upside DeRozan.
41:51Mitchell hits down the rebound.
41:53Smart anchor of passes.
41:54He's really paying off for them at the moment.
41:57And also good off-ball movement.
41:59Everyone is paying attention and looking to create the best shot for the team.
42:07Inside Levine.
42:14And he banks the layup in.
42:17Oh, you just love seeing a player with absolutely no fear.
42:22He knew what they needed here and was determined to deliver.
42:26Takes the three.
42:30Seven-second difference.
42:32Shot in game clock.
42:33Knocks down the three.
42:35Listen to that.
42:36Coach, what does the decibel count in this building?
42:39And Doug Christie has called a timeout.
42:41Coach clearly feeling the necessity to regroup with so much at stake here.
42:49We're out of the game.
42:51We're out of the game.
43:04We're out of the game.
43:09And here's DeRozan.
43:18From outside.
43:20Missed on the three.
43:23We're out of the game.
43:34We're out of the game.
43:36We're out of the game.
43:38We're out of the game.
43:39We're out of the game.
43:40We're out of the game.
43:42We're out of the game.
43:42We're out of the game.
43:43We're out of the game.
43:43We're out of the game.
43:43We're out of the game.
43:43We're out of the game.
43:44We're out of the game.
43:47We're out of the game.
43:50We're out of the game.
43:57Mitchell!
43:59The three is off, and that's going to do it for regulation.
44:02So we are headed to overtime.
44:04And we've got more action coming your way after this break.
44:22And now we get set for overtime in what has been a stirring contest.
44:37Rui Hatchimer out there with Holmes.
44:39And it's Mitchell.
44:40Then it's Kevin Herter.
44:42And it's Ellis at the two.
44:44Mr. Triple-double himself doing what he does best.
44:48Westbrook's assists are expected.
44:51Oh, off the glass!
44:53A quality pass setting up a quality shot.
44:56It's just textbook basketball.
45:01And for Sacramento, their shooting has been terrific.
45:0454% on the game.
45:05Here's the bonus.
45:07A free pass leads him right to the rack.
45:10Oh, an aggressive move and fantastic finish.
45:13Trying to send a message with that slam, I think.
45:17Al Herter.
45:21Nice use of the glass on the finish.
45:25For a wing, Herter has always been a very good facilitator.
45:29By no means a ball stopper.
45:33Sabonis outside.
45:35Murray.
45:36And down goes the three.
45:39If you give him that kind of separation, oh, he's going to take full advantage.
45:45Puts up the three.
45:48Westbrook rips down the rebound.
45:50And you could tell he thought that triple was going to fall.
45:53The shot is good.
45:55DeRozan has every shot.
45:57But that mid-range, yeah, that's his bread and butter.
46:03On the wing, Mitchell.
46:04He's covered by Westbrook.
46:08And they recover it.
46:12It's Herter.
46:15Pleased it in off the window.
46:17He took it right to the rack.
46:19And look, there's no one that can stop it.
46:22To the three.
46:25Outside Westbrook.
46:27Oh!
46:28Look at that play right there!
46:29Okay, that's all it's done.
46:30Woo!
46:31Wow!
46:32Ferocious finish!
46:34Oh, he rocked the rim!
46:37And it misses.
46:38Ah, that's kind of a Hail Mary there.
46:40That's the mark of desperation.
46:42DeRozan fires!
46:44Sabonis.
46:45It's deflected.
46:47Whoa!
46:47Hachimor making his defensive presence felt.
46:52Mitchell outside.
46:55Left wins a three!
46:56A three-pointer!
46:58Good!
46:58Nice ball movement there.
47:00That's how you break down the defense.
47:02The Kings leading.
47:06Now Sabonis.
47:08And he sends it down with a one-on hammer.
47:11Answering the bell, Sabonis.
47:13Big time, guys.
47:16A minute 20 left in the first overtime.
47:18Action has been terrific.
47:23Levine against Dulles.
47:27From 18 feet away!
47:30And they'll get another chance.
47:34Crying again!
47:36When guys are moving the ball, sharing it, it makes the game so much more fun.
47:41Both as a player and as a fan.
47:47DeRozan buries the jumper.
47:49Coming up huge when his team needs him.
47:52Love to see that from DeRozan.
47:55Guys, a critical time for them in this ballgame.
47:57You gotta play mistake three.
48:00Cleared away by Sabonis.
48:02I think the defense will live with him taking mid-range jumpers.
48:06But maybe just a little bit more resistance.
48:10And they're on the floor.
48:11They're on the floor.
48:11They're on the floor.
48:12They're on the floor.
48:1377.
48:14Jansen.
48:15Back on.
48:21Here's Sacramento now.
48:2313 points was their biggest lead in the game.
48:29DeRozan.
48:30He takes it in.
48:31How about the heart DeRozan plays with?
48:35In the clutch, he's fully committed to getting his team whatever they need.
48:41Three.
48:42Good.
48:42Oh, I love that possession for them.
48:45Ending with an assisted bucket.
48:47And that's an intentional foul.
48:49Had to foul.
48:50And on that occasion to stop the clock.
48:52That's the enemy in this situation.
49:00It's the first.
49:01That gives them a four-point cushion.
49:07So, he goes two for two at the lock.
49:10And it's a five-point game.
49:12Well, how about the poise he showed there?
49:14Making this a two-possession game.
49:18Any ideas on strategy being discussed right now in that hole?
49:22They're trying to get back in this thing.
49:24They need a score.
49:26Yeah, it has to be fast.
49:28They've got to take the first good look they get.
49:39Mitchell fires.
49:41Down it goes for three.
49:43And this is the game plan for him.
49:45He's a big part of their floor space.
49:48Yeah, you've got to know where he is at all times.
49:51Especially when he's roaming around the perimeter ready to fire.
50:01He drops the first one.
50:02And that makes it a three-point lead.
50:08And he is unable to get the second one.
50:10And no secret here, guys.
50:12They've got to get a three.
50:14We're going to get yet another overtime.
50:16And now an intentional foul.
50:18They need the ball back as soon as possible.
50:27Good on the first.
50:29And that gives them a four-point cushion.
50:34So he gets them both.
50:35And it's a five-point game.
50:37Making no mistakes and putting some extra nails in the coffin right here.
50:42That pretty much did.
50:44Nice.
50:44What's your take?
50:45And I don't think they'll be able to climb out of this hole.
50:49And I'm sure Coach is encouraging them to play to the final whistle.
50:53Then they can get out of here.
51:01From about 19.
51:03Hands off.
51:06So it's Sacramento picking up the win.
51:09They had to scrape and claw to push it to overtime.
51:12But they really came out in the extra period.
51:14What a ride.
51:15I mean, I thought it might end in regulation.
51:17But you know what?
51:18They came through big and did exactly what was necessary once we got into OT.
51:24And now, let's send it over to Allie LaForte standing by with our player of the game.
51:29Allie, take it away.
51:32Russell, this was a high-level back-and-forth basketball game.
51:35What's the mentality that got you to win?
51:38Go get it.
51:40Go compete at a high level.
51:41When you live for games like this as a competitor, come out and compete.
51:45And I know.
51:45I look forward to it every single time.
51:47And we live to watch games like this.
51:49Thanks, Russell.
51:51As always, Allie, we appreciate it.
51:53And that'll wrap it up, folks.
51:55For Greg Anthony, Richard Jefferson, and Allie LaForte, this is Kevin Harlan.
51:59Thanks so much for joining us on this presentation from 2K Sports.
52:04And as we leave you, we give you our player of the game, Russell Westbrook.