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00:05And in the locker room, each guy has been going over and through his own routine to get ready.
00:11But once they take the floor, they're one single unit.
00:15Hello, basketball fans.
00:17You've got it on 2K Sports as we get set to bring you an exciting NBA basketball game.
00:22This is Kevin Harlan with Greg Anthony and Doris Burke.
00:26And roaming the sideline for tonight's game, our Allie La Force.
00:31On Wednesday, they'll be matching up with Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks.
00:37And then on Friday, they'll go up against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Sun.
00:42And looking at the Utah matchup, this is one where it would take a complete meltdown for them not to
00:50come away with a win.
00:51Anything can happen, but I'd be shocked if they don't come out on top.
00:56Now the starting group for the visitors.
00:58We've got Reed, Haley out there with Kevin Porter.
01:02Then there's Smart, and it's Motkovich in at the four spot.
01:05And for Sacramento.
01:07Outside, the wings are Levine and Hunter.
01:10Murray is in at the four, with Sabonis playing the five.
01:13And it's Acuff in at the point guard.
01:15GA, when a team is on the second leg of a back-to-back, what do you think is the
01:20toughest challenge?
01:21I mean, fatigue is an obvious factor, but that goes for the mental aspect as well as the physical.
01:28It's easy to get burnt out playing two days in a row.
01:32And here's Levine after Marcus Smart got his shot to go from deep.
01:38Sabonis hits the bucket.
01:39Well, DeMontis Sabonis has a nose for the basketball.
01:42He understands if he keeps moving, he's going to get to the offensive glass.
01:48Here's Smart.
01:51Goes back up.
01:53He takes it up and lays it in.
01:55Well, this guy's job is to crash the offensive glass, and he does it at a high level.
02:03Pass to Murray.
02:05In low.
02:07A nice shot by Acuff.
02:09Well, Acuff is someone that makes the most of his opportunities inside.
02:15Bailey finds Smart.
02:17Now, here is Reed.
02:19Defended by Sabonis.
02:21Near the three-point line, it's Porter.
02:23And that's how you like to get it going.
02:25He's one of one.
02:26And if you're the guy who has to guard him, it is never going to be an easy night for
02:31you.
02:35Outside, Levine.
02:37Fires the three.
02:39Hits it from three-point ring.
02:41Levine's form is pure.
02:43That three-point shot is pretty.
02:46Gone three of four from the field to start out the game.
02:49Here's Bailey.
02:51Releases from the wing and trills it.
02:52And early on, they've been nearly perfect from the floor.
02:57Just the one miss here on their first five attempts.
03:03Outside, Levine.
03:05No one near him.
03:07And the Kings check on two more.
03:09I tell you, that jumper of Levine's so pure-looking when he's in rhythm.
03:14Pass to Motkovich.
03:17Outside, Porter.
03:18Releases.
03:20Rebound by Murray.
03:22Kings have gone four of five from the field so far.
03:26A nice shot by Aikov.
03:31And here on the first, approaching three minutes played.
03:34And now, we're being joined by our 2K insider, Shams Chirani, who's calling in with a good story.
03:40Shams, what do you have?
03:41Well, guys, a lot of work ahead in Sacramento to get the Kings back on the winning track.
03:45But the hope is that seventh overall pick, Darius Aikov, can be a part of that renaissance.
03:50He's an offensive engine.
03:52He has the potential to significantly move the needle on that end of the floor.
03:55He's got that alpha mentality.
03:58Shams, thank you very much for the report.
04:01Well, Sabone is able to finish on the interior.
04:04That's pretty.
04:06In the corner, Smart with it.
04:10Here's Paley.
04:11Good and Smart gets the assist.
04:13He is better to be lucky than could have got that shot to fall.
04:17Here's Aikov.
04:1911 points last game.
04:23Fires for three.
04:25He's now two for three with that miss.
04:28Gone six of eight in the game.
04:30So, a very solid start for them.
04:33Porter finds Bailey.
04:35Here's Motkovich.
04:39And that's how you like to get it going.
04:41He's one of one.
04:43Oh, beautiful pass.
04:45My goodness.
04:49Pass to Hunter.
04:51Over Porter.
04:52Porter with a puck.
04:54Sending it back with postage.
04:57This is why every team is looking to add length to its lineup.
05:01This is what happens when you fail to put a body on someone.
05:05The ball is bound to find them.
05:07Now, here's Porter.
05:09His last outing.
05:10He had 18 points.
05:12Here's Motkovich.
05:15Outside for Smart.
05:16Over Hunter.
05:17Pulled the shot a little left.
05:19But the bounce goes his way.
05:21Smart's got five now.
05:23Well, you pay a price in the gym to make your jump shot better.
05:26Marcus Smart reaping the rewards.
05:30Hunter, no one around him.
05:33The top of the key jumper is on the mark.
05:35A quick start to the night for both of these teams.
05:38Well, we knew these two teams would be entertaining.
05:41Some very good scorers on the floor tonight.
05:47And he overshot that one.
05:49Missing.
05:49Taking what the defense gives you.
05:51Exactly the shots you want.
05:52Just doesn't go in.
05:56Near the three-point line.
05:57It's Porter.
05:58And his second basket drops.
06:00He's two of four.
06:02Bailey.
06:04Sacramento's gone.
06:05One of three from beyond the arc so far in the game.
06:08The bonus.
06:09That's good.
06:14Defeated by the Pelicans in the last game.
06:17They'll try to put that one behind them.
06:19Yeah, if I had to point to one glaring issue in that one, it would be their free-to-art
06:25shoot.
06:25And you could feel the crowd getting more and more into it with every free-point they played.
06:31And the Kings will go for a different look here.
06:34McDean Reynos checked in for Sabonis.
06:37Achua comes in for Keegan Murray.
06:39Neek Clifford's checked in for DeAndre Hunter.
06:42And Monks subbed in for Aikon.
06:47Sabonis has gone three for three from the floor.
06:51Marshall finds Porter.
06:53That falls.
06:54Great assist by Marshall.
06:56Porter's got his third basket of the night.
06:59The Kings trail.
07:04Now here's Levine.
07:06He had 16 points in the win against Utah.
07:09They get it back.
07:10And that one drops.
07:18And here's Porter.
07:22Pass to Reed.
07:24Miller outside.
07:25Shoots over at Chua.
07:27Miller with the bucket.
07:28Boy, how about the timing, the delivery?
07:31That is exactly how you said the team made up.
07:36Now, Reno.
07:40And contact on the shot.
07:42So he'll be shooting free throws here.
07:45That's on Ace Bailey.
07:46The Kings shooting their first free throws of this.
07:49Looking over their percentage on the season.
07:52I think they will be thrilled with the number in terms of their free throw percentage.
07:5679.
08:00The first one falls for him.
08:09And so Reno nails both of them.
08:13So critical that your big men be able to shoot free throws at a high rate.
08:19Back to Porter.
08:20Porter.
08:23Another field goal for him.
08:24Four after six shooting tonight.
08:28One ten left here in the opening quarter.
08:32Monk outside.
08:37That shot, no good.
08:39Some solid defense from Reed.
08:43Miller, the pass to Reed.
08:45Three.
08:46Marshall bangs home the trifecta.
08:49Three.
08:51There's 49 seconds left in the first.
08:53There's 49 seconds left in the first.
08:57There's 49 seconds left in the first.
08:57Strong with the bounce bands.
08:59Here's Clifford.
09:04Here's Achua.
09:06He's coming off a ten-point game against Utah.
09:09And he drops in the layup off the glass.
09:11Teams are always looking for efficient buckets.
09:14This in the painted area by Achua?
09:16Yes, sir.
09:19Pass to Miller.
09:21And it's Bailey in the corner.
09:23That's good.
09:24And it's Miller with the assist.
09:25And it's seven points for Ace Bailey.
09:30There's Levine.
09:31And it's blocked.
09:32And that's what they want from Bailey at the defensive end.
09:35Help protect that rim.
09:37And that one's good.
09:38Miller.
09:44Reed with the steal.
09:48A scoring fast and furious as we end the first quarter.
09:51Up by eight.
09:53Five from golden one center.
09:55You're watching 2K Sports.
10:22And for those of you just tuning in, the second quarter of action is where we're at right now.
10:26And looking at what we've seen so far, guys, from the visiting team, what do you think?
10:30Well, guys, their offense has not been along so far.
10:33Great start to win.
10:34It is one thing to get an advantage.
10:36It is harder to sustain that advantage.
10:40No lead is safe in this league.
10:43None.
10:44Here's Levine.
10:47Thompson is out there with the Anthony Milk.
10:50Then it's Miller.
10:51Then it's Najee Marshall.
10:52And it's Bonin.
10:54In at the five.
10:55Roaming the pace.
10:56He's incredible.
10:58Let's take a second look at that fantastic block.
11:01And, guys, that is lockdown defense at its finest.
11:05Going right at the shot and then able to knock it away.
11:16Levine with it.
11:18Pass to Achua.
11:19Shot clock at six.
11:21Shoots from 14.
11:23Rebound by Marshall.
11:25Go on three of three from three-point lane in here tonight.
11:29Now Miller shoots over at Achua.
11:33And a big bounce off the rim, but it sinks right in.
11:36Miller's got six points.
11:38Trying to build this lead up as best they can, but it's tough to pull away.
11:44Well, they're certainly valuing.
11:45Oh!
11:47Buck has some bunnies on it.
11:49I mean, he leaps up there with ease to throw that one down.
11:53The D has got to be a little bit more aware of his athleticism.
11:56Let's see the connected cam angle on that stunning play brought to you by AT&T.
12:06Here's Bona.
12:08Thompson inside the line.
12:10And it comes off the front of the rim.
12:13And I'm not sure what he was thinking with that shot.
12:16Boy, you'd absolutely like to see them work for something better than that.
12:21As Doreno.
12:24And Levine.
12:25Here we go.
12:26And even after two offensive rebounds, they just can't get the lid off.
12:30Boy, he's trying to give this team a start, but the bucket simply will not go down.
12:35We're now joined by our sideline reporter, Ali LaForce.
12:38Ali, it's all yours.
12:40Thanks.
12:41Kings coach Doug Christie had a 15-year playing career as a defensive stalwart,
12:45including as a member of the best team in Kings franchise history.
12:48He's looking to instill that same gritty resolve in this team.
12:51He said we're here to compete at a high level and do it together and do it every single night.
12:56Kevin?
12:57Looking to set the standard.
12:58Okay, thank you, Ali.
13:14Here we are in November and let's see how things are going out east in the early season.
13:22Taking a look here at the visitors.
13:24They reside in the seventh slot right now in the early part of the season.
13:32And we're about two minutes into the second quarter here.
13:36Pass to Bona.
13:38Back to Porter.
13:40Lens it.
13:41Go with a three.
13:42Launches a three.
13:44Sacramento grabs the miss.
13:49Bayton with it.
13:50Now guarded by Porter.
13:52It's tipped.
13:55Outside.
13:57Smart.
13:57Here's Bona.
13:59Good and Smart gets the assist.
14:02Bona's got his first points of the game.
14:05And Monk has got the ball here for Sacramento.
14:08It's a ten-point game.
14:10They'll put up a nice win against Utah last time out.
14:13And their bench gave him a major look, providing some huge buckets.
14:17And on the road.
14:19Sometimes you wonder, will the reserves shine?
14:22But they showed their game will travel.
14:27To the wing right side.
14:29Monkiewicz.
14:30Quick shot there and it's off target.
14:32And he rushed that one, no doubt about it.
14:34The D out of his position.
14:35You can see the frustration on his face.
14:38And that one goes out of bounds.
14:40Last touch by Levine.
14:42One of the traits most valued in point guards, Greg, is composure.
14:46You showed it.
14:47These kids show it.
14:48Can you talk about that?
14:50Yeah, Kevin.
14:51You know, you're steering the ship and all eyes are on you.
14:54And if you're confident and focused and projecting that energy, it really can affect the whole team.
15:01Catching up on the changes for Sacramento.
15:03Sabonis comes in for Maxime Rayno.
15:06And it's Acob in for Peyton.
15:10Levine wide open.
15:12Again, Levine missing.
15:14Boy, this guy has completely lost his focus.
15:17Nothing working.
15:18Boy, he may not be the biggest center in this league.
15:21But big-time athleticism on display.
15:26The Kings trail by 13.
15:32It's good.
15:33And that's just his third make in 10 shots.
15:35An off game for him.
15:37Not just a jump shooter.
15:38Levine is very capable on the interior.
15:42Porter kicks to Marshall.
15:44Good and a nice assist from Porter.
15:48Porter's got his fourth assist with that last one here tonight.
15:52Sacramento's gone.
15:520-3 from beyond the arc to start the second quarter.
15:55Hammer at home!
15:57Hammer at home, baby!
15:58That is authority right there.
16:04Here's Marshall.
16:06That one goes in for him, too.
16:08Making it look easy.
16:09He's now 4 for 4.
16:10And he loves pouring fuel on the fire.
16:13This is what you call keeping your foot on the gas pedal.
16:17Levine.
16:18And then Levine!
16:20Well, multiple-time winner of a slam dunk contest.
16:24Levine has got a creative streak.
16:30And some champions here for the Kings.
16:32Keegan Murray's checked in for Precious Achewa.
16:35And it's DeAndre Hunter in for Monk.
16:44Gone 1-2 on three-pointers here in the second quarter so far.
16:48It's Smart with the drive.
16:50Here's Motkovich.
16:51And it's good off the back of the rim and in.
16:55Motkovich has got his second bucket.
16:57Marcus Smart does a little bit of everything.
16:59You love to see him sharing the rock.
17:02Levine for 3.
17:03Again, Levine missing.
17:05He might be forcing things a little bit right now.
17:07Credit the defense for how they're playing him.
17:11And it's Bailey that time.
17:13The assist from Reed.
17:15Nine points for Ace Bailey.
17:16The Kings trail by 15.
17:19Here's Levine.
17:20Terrific assist.
17:21A nice finish.
17:22Solid play all around.
17:24Levine cooking right now.
17:26And if I'm the defense, I'm trying to make sure I knock him off balance.
17:31Here's Smart.
17:32Good.
17:33His third field goal.
17:3475% so far on the night.
17:37Well, his unselfish nature is one of the things this team loves about him.
17:41It's not just about sharing the ball.
17:43It's about getting it to the guys in their spots.
17:47Throw it down.
17:48And Cheech and Mr. Murray flying high.
17:52Here's Porter.
17:53There's the drive.
17:55Score of the bucket.
17:56He's made five so far.
17:57Shooting a very clean five of seven.
18:00Well, their advantage is they've been taking good shots.
18:03Feels like they have been the more disciplined team thus far.
18:07Really sticking to that game plan.
18:09Hunter.
18:10That one wide left.
18:12You know, they don't score on that shot.
18:14But they're going to be happy with those kinds of possessions.
18:19From 20 feet out.
18:21Nice shot by Smart.
18:23Smart's got nine.
18:24And Marcus Smart's such a capable shooter from there, right?
18:27He's showing the strides he's taken and proving his shot over time.
18:34We've got 118 left to play here in the second quarter.
18:37Pass to Motkovich.
18:40And that'll be two free throws coming up.
18:42Officials on the call with the five.
18:45He's getting his first free throw attempt of the night right now.
18:48Looking back to last season, he was at about 73%.
18:56That free throw missing.
18:58Malik Monk, he's checked in for Zach Levine.
19:13And he misses the second one as well.
19:15So he is 0 for 2 that time.
19:20Now, Hunter.
19:21He had 10 points in the win against Utah.
19:25Cannot believe he missed that one.
19:27Oh, I'm sure he can't either.
19:29Here's Reed.
19:30And it's going his way.
19:32Three for three.
19:33Perfect so far.
19:35Without more fight on defense, this deficit will just get bigger.
19:40In their position, they can't afford to give up easy looks at the cup.
19:44For three.
19:45That ball is in the basket.
19:47Now he's shot six and made three of them.
19:50Boy, slow start for him out of the gates.
19:52But you can feel that rhythm building.
19:55Three dishes to Portland.
19:59Basket counts.
20:01Porter's got four points in the quarter.
20:03And when they've gone to him, he has come through big time.
20:07You've got to keep getting him touches.
20:09Four seconds separating the shot and game clocks.
20:13Sabonis.
20:14Solid play on the low block.
20:16And that one's good.
20:17And that's now ten points for Sabonis.
20:20Oh, how about the dime?
20:22You love that unselfishness.
20:24Porter passes to Reed.
20:26Sabonis with the steal.
20:31With one on the clock.
20:33And the layup is good.
20:35Sabonis has got 12.
20:36And that does it for the first half of play.
20:38They lead by 12.
20:40Live from Golden 1 Center.
20:43You're watching 2K Sports.
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21:05Kia presents the 2K Sports.
21:08Halftime Report.
21:13Hello, everybody.
21:14Maybe a bit of a surprise in this one,
21:17but what a fantastic first half we witnessed.
21:21Whoa, I love seeing a team spread the ball around like this.
21:24The difference in assists is the difference in this game right now, Ernie.
21:28This is one of those just keep doing what you're doing.
21:31If they can, I expect this lead to grow.
21:37And circling back to the first half, what about these two point guards?
21:42When you've got two great players going at it like this, buckle up.
21:46It's an adventure.
21:47I'm telling you, I think the second half, one will emerge at the top dog.
21:51Woof, woof.
21:51Woof, woof.
21:52Two big dogs at the top of the food chain going at it here.
21:56Woof, woof, woof, woof.
21:59Thanks for spending halftime with us.
22:01Time to get it back out to Kevin Harlan for the start of the third quarter.
22:16And there wasn't too much drama in the first half,
22:19but maybe things will tighten up here in the second.
22:21You look at Zach Levine, he's really been playing well.
22:25And this is nothing new for him.
22:27The team often leans on his ability to score.
22:30I mean, he's obviously a difficult matchup for any team,
22:33and defensively, I think the best option here is try to take the ball out of his hands.
22:48The Kings trail by 12.
22:51Up in the frontcourt, the forwards are Hunter and Murray.
22:54The backcourt pair for him will be Acuff and Levine.
22:58And it's Sabonis in at the center position.
23:00And so that's who Doug Christie starts the second half with.
23:05Three.
23:05And misses it off the right side of the rim.
23:11Here's Acuff.
23:13Pass to Murray.
23:15And the slam dunk by Sabonis.
23:18And Sabonis has proven I am now a premier force on the offensive end.
23:23He's cooking.
23:24Porter gets to Smart.
23:26Over Hunter.
23:27And Smart the bucket on the assist by Porter.
23:31Porter's got six assists now in the game.
23:33I love it.
23:34Instead of going, I show you, make a play for someone else.
23:40And a minute played as the second half gets going.
23:43Pass to Motkovich.
23:46High arcing shot.
23:47And he comes up with the deuce.
23:50Motkovich has got six.
23:52The Kings trail by 12.
23:55And it's Murray with the team.
23:57And not the prototype power forward.
24:00But he has tremendous athletic ability.
24:03Now Porter.
24:07Smart passes to Reed.
24:09Back to Smart.
24:10Over Hunter.
24:12That one off the back iron and out.
24:14And here's Levine who brings it up to the Kings.
24:18He gets it to fall.
24:20That makes it just a single-digit lead.
24:22He's got 16.
24:2380% shooting to start the third.
24:26Four for five.
24:29Two free throws coming up.
24:30And they call the shooting time.
24:33It's on Zach Levine.
24:35And Doris is a fan.
24:37What is your favorite style of basketball to watch?
24:40Boy, Kev, what a tough question.
24:41Because what I love about basketball is there are a variety of ways that players and teams can win.
24:48That's what, to me, keeps the game interesting.
24:50Who takes the best advantage of the talent that they have?
24:54Both shots.
24:55Good from a strike.
24:56And when I watch Ace Bailey, I see a wing with unlimited potential.
25:01Going forward, it's about refining that skill set and adding some strength to that frame.
25:07And Doug Christie wants a timeout.
25:08Coach needs a moment to talk things over.
25:13Some of the best in the NBA right here.
25:16The top sport, efficiency-wise.
25:18Number one, Ace Bailey.
25:20He is a finisher.
25:21Plain and simple.
25:23That field goal percentage just absolutely jumps out at you.
25:28It borders on astonishing.
25:32Two minutes gone in this third quarter now.
25:37Up top, Sabonis.
25:39Down low.
25:42Porter pulls it in.
25:44Oh, he had all the room he needed.
25:45Just failed to convert it.
25:50It falls for his seventh bucket of the contest.
25:53He is seven for nine.
25:55Defenses try to test Porter's physicality.
25:58But he's adjusted well to it.
26:02Pass to Hunter.
26:04Now, here's Levine.
26:09And Levine with the slam.
26:11Yeah, this is a little showmanship right there for his nifty handle to the way he finishes nicely done by
26:18Zach.
26:29Here we are in November.
26:30Let's see how things are shaking out in the West early in the season.
26:34Take a look at the Kings.
26:36Down at 10th in the early going, looking to make a move up in the standings.
26:38Yeah, you know for the Kings, they haven't attracted any serious attention here in the early season.
26:45It's been the kind of average start that most had predicted.
26:49I do think they're capable of more than what they've given so far.
26:53If this coaching staff gets them right on track, and once they get a few more games under their belt,
26:58the wins will start to come.
27:02Levine kicks to Hunter.
27:09Pass to Acuff.
27:11Takes the three.
27:12Nailed from three-point land.
27:15Acuff's got his third basket of the night right there.
27:19Gone 4-6 in the field since the start of the third.
27:23A nice shot by Reed.
27:25I like how assertive he was, making his presence felt on the interior.
27:30The Kings trail by 10.
27:35In the third quarter with just over three and a half minutes off the clock.
27:39For three, Levine.
27:41And the Kings, another three.
27:43We don't talk about the shooting of Levine enough.
27:47But Nathan from three had a great clip over his career.
27:51Sacramento's gotten a lot of looks from outside tonight.
27:545 of 12.
27:55And the shot goes in.
27:57Levine's got 10 points here in the second half.
28:00This guy's been impressive this quarter, putting his team on his back.
28:05Pass to Bailey.
28:07That one goes in.
28:09A little contact like that isn't going to do much to alter Bailey.
28:14The Kings have gone 8 of 10 shooting here in the second half.
28:18Very strong.
28:19Right now, let's take a second to catch up with Allie LaForce on the sidelines.
28:23Thanks a lot, guys.
28:24Devontis Sabonis has a multifaceted game.
28:27He said, I can be a facilitator on the court with my passing, screening, getting rebounds, and pushing the ball.
28:32Also playing tough on defense.
28:34If there are many ways to impact a game and anything to help the team, I'll do it.
28:38Guys, back to you.
28:39And winning sets the blueprint.
28:41Hey, Allie, thank you very much for the report.
28:44And when you get this kind of shooting from him, 100% from the field, they're going to be tough
28:50to beat.
28:51Sacramento moving it around.
28:54Pass to Acuff.
28:58Here's Sabonis.
29:00It's caught.
29:01And he's able to get it back.
29:02And terrific work on the offensive glass.
29:05And he picks up two.
29:08Inside.
29:09Here's Bailey.
29:11It's good.
29:12And that's 17 points for Ace Bailey.
29:15Oh, boy.
29:16Once Ace Bailey gets it going, good luck slowing him down.
29:20He can make just about any shot on any type of defender.
29:25And slams up by Sabonis.
29:28He's got a very strong four for five from three-point land in the ball game.
29:32Now, Greg, you can pencil in a double-double for Damanis Sabonis just about every night in this league.
29:37Man, he is so consistent.
29:40About 90% of his games end up there in terms of a double-double as a starter.
29:45So you can count on Damanis to be on the glass if he's on the floor.
29:50And it's Bailey in the corner for Murray.
29:52And it falls over the rim and in.
29:5419 points for Ace Bailey.
29:57This guy has absolutely owned this order.
30:00This is how you lead by example.
30:03Pass to Sabonis.
30:07Hunter against Smart.
30:09Outside Levine.
30:13Good.
30:14And the assist goes to Murray.
30:16Murray's got three assists in the game.
30:19And so far going for more of an inside presence here in the second half.
30:24Getting away from the three-point shot.
30:26Bailey misses.
30:27Oh, the defense very willing to live with that mid-range jumper.
30:31Here's Levine.
30:33No good.
30:34In and out.
30:35Off the rim.
30:36Boy, that's an example of a player taking what the defense gives you.
30:39Just doesn't work out in his favor, right?
30:41He misses the shot.
30:44Here's Reed.
30:45And oh boy, a lot of contact there.
30:47But he gets the call and will shoot two.
30:49It's going to go on Sabonis.
30:55That free throw, no good.
30:57And the Kings will go for a different look here.
31:00Maxime Raynaud's checked in for Sabonis.
31:02Achua comes in for Keegan Murray.
31:05Nick Clifford's checked in for Hunter.
31:07And it's Malik Monk in for Aikon.
31:11He doesn't get the second one.
31:14The Kings trailed by five.
31:19It's Monk at the elbow.
31:24Reno with it.
31:25Six points for him.
31:28Miller grabs the miss.
31:33Reed with it.
31:34Achua is on him.
31:36Miller outside.
31:37Four for five with that first miss in five attempts from the floor.
31:42From 12 feet out.
31:43Clifford.
31:44Good.
31:47Here's Porter.
31:4914 points for him.
31:52Here's Melton.
31:53Puts it up from 17.
31:55A nice shot by Reed.
31:57Reed's got four this quarter.
31:5915 seconds left to play here on the third.
32:05Melton against Levine.
32:07And he drops it in from the low post.
32:13On the wing, Miller.
32:15Nice shot from the wing.
32:16Miller's got ten points.
32:19Coaches love assistive buckets, boy.
32:21It just means the team is working well together.
32:24It's been an exciting game.
32:25Plenty of offense since we head to the fourth quarter.
32:28They're up by five.
32:29And we've got more action coming your way after this break.
32:38We'll see you next time.
32:40Bye.
32:45Bye.
32:46Bye.
32:50Bye.
32:52Bye.
32:56Bye.
32:59Bye.
33:04Now let's take a look at our assist of the game presented by State Farm.
33:09Obviously a tremendous pass on time, on point, one of my favorite plays of the night.
33:16That's called keeping others involved but doing it with a little bit of a flourish.
33:23We've reached the fourth quarter and what has been a very competitive game should be an exciting finish.
33:28As she marshals out there with Miller, then it's DeAnthony Melton, then it's Porter, and it's Bona, in at the
33:35five.
33:36The Kings trail by five. Here's Clifford, banked in off the glass.
33:43Here is Porter. Melton passes to Miller and stolen by Achua. Here's Clifford, and the shot goes down.
33:54And that defense is falling apart down the stretch here.
33:57But credit the offense for their approach, going to the rack in a tight game.
34:03First team back.
34:06At the line for your Kings.
34:08And it's tied up with that one.
34:13Gone four sets from outside the arc tonight.
34:16That's DeBona.
34:20Here's Miller.
34:22Rebound by the Kings.
34:25Achua's got four rebounds now tonight.
34:27Levine.
34:28That doesn't go in.
34:29Had a chance, though, to take the lead.
34:32Smart anchor it passes, Greg.
34:34Are really paying off for them at the moment.
34:35And also good off-ball movement.
34:38Everyone is paying attention and looking to create the best shot for the team.
34:42This one has been fun to watch.
34:45Lots of offense.
34:47Boy, you talk about some high-level execution.
34:50Both sides know exactly what they want to do.
34:57Over in the corner, Marshall.
34:59Back to Melton.
35:01Miller.
35:02That's for two.
35:03And it's in.
35:04Basket number six for him thus far.
35:05He has only missed two shots from the floor.
35:08Boy, nice pass.
35:09A little ball movement.
35:10A little player movement.
35:11That's how you play this game.
35:13And Doug Christie has called a timeout.
35:15Wants to make sure everybody's coordinated and intent.
35:28And the team's making a change here.
35:31Sabonis has checked in.
35:32And now let's send it over to our courtside reporter, Allie LaForce.
35:36Over that last break, I got a chance to hear what Doug Christie said to his team.
35:40Well, Coach is thrilled with their three-point shooting.
35:42Saying in the huddle, guys, let's keep it up.
35:45Continue to shoot it from deep.
35:46It's working.
35:47They've been on fire from distance so far.
35:49All right, Allie, thank you.
35:53On for three.
35:55Again, the miss by the Kings.
35:58Gone two of four from the field.
36:00Since we started the final quarter of play.
36:02Reed dishes to Miller.
36:03Back to Reed.
36:06Over in the corner, Marshall.
36:10And Sabonis pulls it down.
36:14Sabonis has got four rebounds now tonight.
36:17Yes, that goes in.
36:18Levine's got 16 points here in the second half.
36:21And over the years, Levine has put on the muscle,
36:24which helps him on those challenging finishes at the rim.
36:31And Marshall kicks to Porter.
36:33Shot's good.
36:34Marshall making the play.
36:36Marshall's got three assists tonight.
36:40Just over two and a half minutes played now here in the final quarter of regulation.
36:46Pass to Clifford.
36:48And he's good on the free ball.
36:51Clifford's got eight points on the court.
36:52Oh, we've got a shootout from distance on our end.
36:56Well, you can see the level of competition right now.
37:00Both squads going at it.
37:03And they get it back.
37:05And they get it back.
37:06Another shot.
37:06And it's Miller in the corner.
37:09It's good from long range.
37:11Every team wants bigs who can knock it down from distance.
37:15Yes, sir.
37:17At the top of the key, he's Sabonis.
37:20The 10-footer.
37:21Got a hand on it.
37:26And we're about three and a half minutes into the fourth quarter.
37:31On the wing, Porter.
37:34Over Levine.
37:35And he buries that one.
37:37Drilling the rim on the way down.
37:39Porter's got 19 points.
37:41And we know Kevin Porter Jr. is capable of having big nights.
37:45And the way he's playing, this could be one.
37:48The shot by Monk is no good.
37:51Well, I don't love his shot selection tonight.
37:53You've got to work for better looks.
37:56Here's Miller.
37:57The baseline jumper goes down.
38:06Now, here's Monk.
38:12Rebound by Marshall.
38:14Boy, this guy was able to connect from deep in the first half.
38:16Hasn't found the range since.
38:18Pass to Reed.
38:21Porter in the corner.
38:23Now Melton.
38:25Now Marshall.
38:28Just five on the clock.
38:30Fire is high post.
38:32It's hauled in by Achua.
38:34Achua has got his fifth rebound right now in the game.
38:39Here's Levine.
38:41Off target at the rim.
38:44Gone two for two for three-point land to start the fourth quarter.
38:49Porter passes to Marshall.
38:51Shoes over Achua.
38:53And, yep, finally drops after rolling around the rim.
38:56As he's gotten older, we've seen KPJ become a willing passer.
39:01And Doug Christie has called a timeout.
39:04He's clearly intent on wanting to lock in and make sure everyone's on the same page.
39:10There we go.
39:23He's injured for Sacramento.
39:25Maurice checked in for Precious Achua.
39:27Hunter comes in for Neat Clifford.
39:29And it's Acuff in for Monk.
39:43Now Hunter.
39:45He on the arc.
39:46Porter pulls it down.
39:55Here's Monkiewicz.
39:56Smart fires.
39:58A three-pointer.
39:59Good.
40:00That's two triples for him.
40:02One in the first.
40:02One in the second.
40:04The Kings trail by 14.
40:09It's deflected.
40:10At least Taylor's going to have the advantage most of the time with that 6'9 frame.
40:26And here's Porter.
40:34And here's Porter.
40:45It's been evident on both ends.
40:511-52 left in the fourth quarter of this one.
40:55Hunter with his screen on board.
40:57He takes it in.
40:59He gets it to go.
41:00Well, to me, Acuff Jr. is at his best when he's being opportunistic on offense.
41:06Superb drive right there.
41:10Smart outside.
41:15Here's Monkiewicz.
41:19Murray rips down the board.
41:24Hunter.
41:26Did the three.
41:28If they want to, they can milk the clock just a little bit here.
41:32Yeah, that's the best option.
41:35Please hit it in off the window.
41:38Credit to them for getting the lead to a point where they can relax now.
41:42Now, their execution was at such a high level.
41:45They have really left nothing to chance.
41:48Murray.
41:50The three doesn't go.
41:53Gotten off to a great start from three-point range in the final quarter.
41:56They're a perfect three of three.
41:59Smart outside.
42:0218 feet out.
42:03Count it.
42:04This is how you close out a game.
42:06They've saved their best for last.
42:08Well, they entered with a measure of both composure and focus.
42:11But you love to see good teams finish with a flourish at the end.
42:16They did exactly that.
42:17And another assist for him.
42:19That makes 15 assists.
42:21He's been one step ahead of the defense all game long.
42:27Porter outside.
42:29From about 19.
42:31Nails the jumper.
42:32Impressive performance on the road.
42:34It feels good to silence the crowd.
42:37Well, they've taken any sense of drama completely out of the equation.
42:44Here's Sabonis.
42:46Outside Hunter.
42:50Six on the shot clock.
42:57And so it's a victory for the road team in this one.
43:00To come into an opponent's building and dominate the way they did tonight says, I think, Greg, an awful lot
43:05about this team.
43:05I mean, I guess they don't need home cooking.
43:08They don't feel at home.
43:09I mean, Kevin, just a masterful performance all the way around.
43:13And that about wraps it up for Greg Anthony, Doris Berg, Allie LaForce, and the rest of our terrific 2K
43:20crew.
43:20This is Kevin Harlan.
43:22Hope you enjoyed our broadcast.
43:23And now, our player of the game, Kevin Porter.