Live stream: Suns 54, Kings 65
The Phoenix Suns (14-13) play against the Sacramento Kings (16-10) at Golden 1 Center
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Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday December 22, 2023
Phoenix Suns 54, Sacramento Kings 65 (Half)
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James Ham @James_HamNBA
Rebounding is an issue again tonight for the Kings. Suns lead the rebounding battle 24-17. Sabonis has 8 boards, no one else has more than 2. Barnes is at 0. Murray has 1. Only 4 rebounds off the bench. – 11:25 PM
Rebounding is an issue again tonight for the Kings. Suns lead the rebounding battle 24-17. Sabonis has 8 boards, no one else has more than 2. Barnes is at 0. Murray has 1. Only 4 rebounds off the bench. – 11:25 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Better second quarter for the Suns but they missed a handful of decent looks. 8-for-14 at the rim and 6-of-17 in the midrange for the first half, per @cleantheglass. – 11:20 PM
Better second quarter for the Suns but they missed a handful of decent looks. 8-for-14 at the rim and 6-of-17 in the midrange for the first half, per @cleantheglass. – 11:20 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: SAC 65, PHX 54
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-4 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 3-8 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 2-4 3P
Fox: 19 Pts, 7-10 FG
Only on pace for 76 FT attempts now – 11:19 PM
Halftime: SAC 65, PHX 54
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-4 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 3-8 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 2-4 3P
Fox: 19 Pts, 7-10 FG
Only on pace for 76 FT attempts now – 11:19 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Halftime: Kings 65, Suns 54
Much better showing from Sacramento so far tonight. The Kings shot 55% in the first half while holding the Suns to 41.5%. – 11:19 PM
Halftime: Kings 65, Suns 54
Much better showing from Sacramento so far tonight. The Kings shot 55% in the first half while holding the Suns to 41.5%. – 11:19 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
It might have been the longest half of basketball in NBA history, but it was a good one for Sacramento!
Kings lead the Suns 65-54 – 11:18 PM
It might have been the longest half of basketball in NBA history, but it was a good one for Sacramento!
Kings lead the Suns 65-54 – 11:18 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead Suns 65-54 heading to the half. Lots of fouls. Fox has 19 points. Sabonis is up to 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Barnes has 10 points. – 11:18 PM
Kings lead Suns 65-54 heading to the half. Lots of fouls. Fox has 19 points. Sabonis is up to 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Barnes has 10 points. – 11:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Vogel tech as he took offense to Kevin Durant being called for over and back being guarded by Huerter.
Durant upset, but he has a tech already as does Booker.
#Suns down 65-54 at the half. – 11:17 PM
Vogel tech as he took offense to Kevin Durant being called for over and back being guarded by Huerter.
Durant upset, but he has a tech already as does Booker.
#Suns down 65-54 at the half. – 11:17 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes is going to get 20 points off of technical free throws. – 11:17 PM
Harrison Barnes is going to get 20 points off of technical free throws. – 11:17 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
i really don’t think we, for the most part, fully appreciate how much keegan murray changes the as-constructed trajectory of these kings – 11:13 PM
i really don’t think we, for the most part, fully appreciate how much keegan murray changes the as-constructed trajectory of these kings – 11:13 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Not a fan of both De’Aaron Fox & Malik Monk being on the bench at the same time. – 11:06 PM
Not a fan of both De’Aaron Fox & Malik Monk being on the bench at the same time. – 11:06 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Angry Suns as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pick up dual technicals here in the second quarter – 11:05 PM
Angry Suns as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pick up dual technicals here in the second quarter – 11:05 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk takes flight off the steal from Keon Ellis. Golden 1 Center goes bonkers. pic.twitter.com/XxUm5qA8TJ – 11:04 PM
Malik Monk takes flight off the steal from Keon Ellis. Golden 1 Center goes bonkers. pic.twitter.com/XxUm5qA8TJ – 11:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Garbage technical foul call on Kevin Durant.
Yes, punish him for emphatically celebrating his teammate making a good play. – 11:03 PM
Garbage technical foul call on Kevin Durant.
Yes, punish him for emphatically celebrating his teammate making a good play. – 11:03 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Durant came onto the court cheering on Azubuike after a dunk and was called for a T. Booker wouldn’t let it go and picked up one of his own. – 11:02 PM
Durant came onto the court cheering on Azubuike after a dunk and was called for a T. Booker wouldn’t let it go and picked up one of his own. – 11:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
These refs are cops lol how are you gonna give a tech for KD celebrating a dunk like that from Azubuike?? – 11:02 PM
These refs are cops lol how are you gonna give a tech for KD celebrating a dunk like that from Azubuike?? – 11:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Azubuike with the dunk.
Durant came off the bench onto the court to celebrate the play and Durant was called for a technical foul.
Wow. #Suns down 47-40.
Devin Booker then gets called for a tech talking to the officials.
Wow. Timeout Phoenix. 6:45 left in half. – 11:02 PM
Azubuike with the dunk.
Durant came off the bench onto the court to celebrate the play and Durant was called for a technical foul.
Wow. #Suns down 47-40.
Devin Booker then gets called for a tech talking to the officials.
Wow. Timeout Phoenix. 6:45 left in half. – 11:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both got hit with technical fouls. – 11:02 PM
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both got hit with technical fouls. – 11:02 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Tech on the Suns bench celebrating a dunk. It was issued to Kevin Durant. – 11:01 PM
Tech on the Suns bench celebrating a dunk. It was issued to Kevin Durant. – 11:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oh dear God. Malik Monk just YAMMED one on the first possession all night that didn’t feature a foul. Last two Suns possessions were a missed layup from Eubanks and a Jordan Goodwin turnover after coming up with a steal – 11:01 PM
Oh dear God. Malik Monk just YAMMED one on the first possession all night that didn’t feature a foul. Last two Suns possessions were a missed layup from Eubanks and a Jordan Goodwin turnover after coming up with a steal – 11:01 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Malik Monk with another highlight dunk on a fastbreak that makes the crowd go wild. – 11:00 PM
Malik Monk with another highlight dunk on a fastbreak that makes the crowd go wild. – 11:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker attacked the paint, dropped it off to Eubanks, who then dribbled left into the paint, but away from the basket.
That has to be a rim attack. #Suns #Kings. – 10:59 PM
Booker attacked the paint, dropped it off to Eubanks, who then dribbled left into the paint, but away from the basket.
That has to be a rim attack. #Suns #Kings. – 10:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Hopefully this game ends in time for Christmas, think the Suns are supposed to play that night too – 10:58 PM
Hopefully this game ends in time for Christmas, think the Suns are supposed to play that night too – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Little checking in.
So now only Bates-Diop and Bol haven’t played who is active tonight. #Suns down 9. – 10:57 PM
Little checking in.
So now only Bates-Diop and Bol haven’t played who is active tonight. #Suns down 9. – 10:57 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Just a really big difference in how other teams are able to defend the Suns and how they are able to defend opponents in the 1-on-1, 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 spaces of the floor. – 10:56 PM
Just a really big difference in how other teams are able to defend the Suns and how they are able to defend opponents in the 1-on-1, 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 spaces of the floor. – 10:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Oooh. Vezenkov came high there with the elbow as Booker went down.
Got up, but still.
Metu finishes with two hands over McGee.
#Suns down 10 and have just . – 10:53 PM
Oooh. Vezenkov came high there with the elbow as Booker went down.
Got up, but still.
Metu finishes with two hands over McGee.
#Suns down 10 and have just . – 10:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Nobody’s stopping De’Aaron Fox, who’s averaging 30 a game this season, but this is a matchup where the Suns really miss Josh Okogie – 10:53 PM
Nobody’s stopping De’Aaron Fox, who’s averaging 30 a game this season, but this is a matchup where the Suns really miss Josh Okogie – 10:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
They got an open corner 3 with Saben Lee, but Metu has been playing more.
Should have taken that one.
Looking at Eubanks, he catches it at the FT line and immediately looks to pass.
The defense is defending him that way so they’re cutting off passing lanes. #Suns down 10. – 10:52 PM
They got an open corner 3 with Saben Lee, but Metu has been playing more.
Should have taken that one.
Looking at Eubanks, he catches it at the FT line and immediately looks to pass.
The defense is defending him that way so they’re cutting off passing lanes. #Suns down 10. – 10:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: SAC 35, PHX 30
Durant: 9 Pts, 7-7 FT
Booker: 6 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-5 FG
Azubuike: 5 Pts, 1 Blk, 2-2 FG
Fox: 12 Pts, 4-6 FG
Currently on pace for 100 combined FT attempts – 10:48 PM
End of 1Q: SAC 35, PHX 30
Durant: 9 Pts, 7-7 FT
Booker: 6 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-5 FG
Azubuike: 5 Pts, 1 Blk, 2-2 FG
Fox: 12 Pts, 4-6 FG
Currently on pace for 100 combined FT attempts – 10:48 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead 35-30 after 1Q. 16 combined free throw attempts. De’Aaron Fox put up 12 points. Domantas Sabonis has 7 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds. – 10:47 PM
Kings lead 35-30 after 1Q. 16 combined free throw attempts. De’Aaron Fox put up 12 points. Domantas Sabonis has 7 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds. – 10:47 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
1Q: Kings 35, Suns 30
The first quarter is finally over after 37 minutes, 16 foul calls, 25 free throws and other shenanigans. – 10:47 PM
1Q: Kings 35, Suns 30
The first quarter is finally over after 37 minutes, 16 foul calls, 25 free throws and other shenanigans. – 10:47 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The first quarter is over, Kings lead 35-30. A total of 25 free throws were shot in that opening period. Kevin Durant 9 points for PHX, De’Aaron Fox 12 points for SAC – 10:47 PM
The first quarter is over, Kings lead 35-30. A total of 25 free throws were shot in that opening period. Kevin Durant 9 points for PHX, De’Aaron Fox 12 points for SAC – 10:47 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
“And that’s the end of the longest quarter ever in the NBA” – Kings PA announcer @AnnouncerScott 🤣 – 10:46 PM
“And that’s the end of the longest quarter ever in the NBA” – Kings PA announcer @AnnouncerScott 🤣 – 10:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Play has stopped.
Almost a minute didn’t elapse from game clock on a jump ball.
So instead of it being 1:14 left on the clock, it’s now 21.3 seconds remaining in the 1st quarter.
#Suns #Kings – 10:44 PM
Play has stopped.
Almost a minute didn’t elapse from game clock on a jump ball.
So instead of it being 1:14 left on the clock, it’s now 21.3 seconds remaining in the 1st quarter.
#Suns #Kings – 10:44 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Game clock just went from over a minute left in the opening quarter to 21 secs remaining in this first quarter. Wild. The confusion happened on the jump ball with Malik Monk and Jordan Goodwin. – 10:44 PM
Game clock just went from over a minute left in the opening quarter to 21 secs remaining in this first quarter. Wild. The confusion happened on the jump ball with Malik Monk and Jordan Goodwin. – 10:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant wants Suns to get into offense quicker.
Didn’t happen that trip, but Booker found Azubuike for dunk.
Then Booket missed open transition layup.
#Suns down eight with 3:10 left in 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/LjfgvicnAr – 10:40 PM
Durant wants Suns to get into offense quicker.
Didn’t happen that trip, but Booker found Azubuike for dunk.
Then Booket missed open transition layup.
#Suns down eight with 3:10 left in 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/LjfgvicnAr – 10:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saben Lee in. #Suns have played 10 guys.
Down 34-28 as #Kings shooting 63.2% FGs. – 10:40 PM
Saben Lee in. #Suns have played 10 guys.
Down 34-28 as #Kings shooting 63.2% FGs. – 10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel giving everyone a look. Azubuike played earlier, now Saben Lee and Yuta Watanabe getting some run – 10:39 PM
Frank Vogel giving everyone a look. Azubuike played earlier, now Saben Lee and Yuta Watanabe getting some run – 10:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Now it’s Watanabe back in the rotation and Saben Lee’s first go in it this year. – 10:39 PM
Now it’s Watanabe back in the rotation and Saben Lee’s first go in it this year. – 10:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Exploited double on Durant there, ball movement led to Metu dunk, but again, can’t get stop after score.
#Suns down 33-26 with 2:15 left in 1st quarter. – 10:38 PM
Exploited double on Durant there, ball movement led to Metu dunk, but again, can’t get stop after score.
#Suns down 33-26 with 2:15 left in 1st quarter. – 10:38 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
On the movement/pace front with the offense, look at how the Kings are using it in the half-court.
Suns’ connectivity defensively just not there, even with the effort. – 10:31 PM
On the movement/pace front with the offense, look at how the Kings are using it in the half-court.
Suns’ connectivity defensively just not there, even with the effort. – 10:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Been saying this.
Which teams are going to make the decision to just guard Phoenix straight up and not double?
When #Suns pick-and-roll, it forces defense to do if nothing else switch and can lead to open corner 3s.
Azubuike bodies Barnes down. That’s what he does. Down 8. – 10:28 PM
Been saying this.
Which teams are going to make the decision to just guard Phoenix straight up and not double?
When #Suns pick-and-roll, it forces defense to do if nothing else switch and can lead to open corner 3s.
Azubuike bodies Barnes down. That’s what he does. Down 8. – 10:28 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Fox got them playing ring around the rosie 🤭 pic.twitter.com/BcqgI7wTwh – 10:27 PM
Fox got them playing ring around the rosie 🤭 pic.twitter.com/BcqgI7wTwh – 10:27 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Turns out the Book Drive is open on Fridays too!
@Paypal Highlight of the Game pic.twitter.com/r6rfRw68Fi – 10:26 PM
Turns out the Book Drive is open on Fridays too!
@Paypal Highlight of the Game pic.twitter.com/r6rfRw68Fi – 10:26 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kevin Huerter with a running 3-pointer. Kings are 3-of-6 from deep to start. – 10:25 PM
Kevin Huerter with a running 3-pointer. Kings are 3-of-6 from deep to start. – 10:25 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Two fouls on Keegan Murray. Keon Ellis comes in to replace him.
Current lineup: Fox, Ellis, Huerter, Barnes, Sabonis – 10:24 PM
Two fouls on Keegan Murray. Keon Ellis comes in to replace him.
Current lineup: Fox, Ellis, Huerter, Barnes, Sabonis – 10:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Fox with the reverse move on Allen, drive, finish.
#Kings 8-of-12 FGs. #Suns down eight. – 10:22 PM
Fox with the reverse move on Allen, drive, finish.
#Kings 8-of-12 FGs. #Suns down eight. – 10:22 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox just made Grayson Allen look silly. He’s up to 8 points in the first. – 10:22 PM
Fox just made Grayson Allen look silly. He’s up to 8 points in the first. – 10:22 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
You know the rules: Hand down, man down 🦊 pic.twitter.com/T40VMq6d2w – 10:21 PM
You know the rules: Hand down, man down 🦊 pic.twitter.com/T40VMq6d2w – 10:21 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Get to that rim Kev! 💪
@KevinHuerter 👑 pic.twitter.com/9EJuVKQEok – 10:19 PM
Get to that rim Kev! 💪
@KevinHuerter 👑 pic.twitter.com/9EJuVKQEok – 10:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel talked about getting back on defense.
Suns aren’t doing that. Kings 7-of-9 FGs.
Phoenix down 18-11. – 10:17 PM
Frank Vogel talked about getting back on defense.
Suns aren’t doing that. Kings 7-of-9 FGs.
Phoenix down 18-11. – 10:17 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Udoka Azubuike has played a total of nine minutes over two games for the Suns this season before tonight. – 10:17 PM
Udoka Azubuike has played a total of nine minutes over two games for the Suns this season before tonight. – 10:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got movement that trip, Durant off ball catch and shoot, but #Suns can’t get stop after score.
Huerter scores.
Azubuike checks in for Eubanks, who has two fouls early. 9:20 left in 1st quarter.
Scores right away. PHX 4-of-6 FGs, but again, can’t get stop. Fox 3 answer. Down 6. – 10:16 PM
Got movement that trip, Durant off ball catch and shoot, but #Suns can’t get stop after score.
Huerter scores.
Azubuike checks in for Eubanks, who has two fouls early. 9:20 left in 1st quarter.
Scores right away. PHX 4-of-6 FGs, but again, can’t get stop. Fox 3 answer. Down 6. – 10:16 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Domantas is beasting and feasting, scoring the Kings first seven points of the game! 😤 pic.twitter.com/abEp87h2Ud – 10:15 PM
Domantas is beasting and feasting, scoring the Kings first seven points of the game! 😤 pic.twitter.com/abEp87h2Ud – 10:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Tough start for Drew Eubanks on the defensive end. Sabonis is a handful and the Kings are testing him quite a bit in PNR. Udoka Azubuikie subs in for Eubanks after picking up his 2nd foul – 10:15 PM
Tough start for Drew Eubanks on the defensive end. Sabonis is a handful and the Kings are testing him quite a bit in PNR. Udoka Azubuikie subs in for Eubanks after picking up his 2nd foul – 10:15 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
It’s showtime!
Reminder to cast your votes to send our very own De’Aaron Fox to this year’s All-Star Game. Show your love and support by voting now!
on.nba.com/41txU4G pic.twitter.com/wzlDXgMX3H – 10:13 PM
It’s showtime!
Reminder to cast your votes to send our very own De’Aaron Fox to this year’s All-Star Game. Show your love and support by voting now!
on.nba.com/41txU4G pic.twitter.com/wzlDXgMX3H – 10:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Really nice pair of assists from Devin Booker to start this one. Finds Drew Eubanks for an alley-oop and then zips one over to Grayson Allen for the corner 3 – 10:13 PM
Really nice pair of assists from Devin Booker to start this one. Finds Drew Eubanks for an alley-oop and then zips one over to Grayson Allen for the corner 3 – 10:13 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Jusuf Nurkic is out tonight and Domantas Sabonis is going right at Drew Eubanks on every possession. – 10:13 PM
Jusuf Nurkic is out tonight and Domantas Sabonis is going right at Drew Eubanks on every possession. – 10:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker to Allen for corner 3 with Eubanks rolling to rim.
That was because of the first play with Booker to Eubanks lob finish.
Sabonis answers with 3-point play. #Suns down two. – 10:12 PM
Booker to Allen for corner 3 with Eubanks rolling to rim.
That was because of the first play with Booker to Eubanks lob finish.
Sabonis answers with 3-point play. #Suns down two. – 10:12 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
7 straight points for Domantas Sabonis to start tonight’s game. He’s going right at Eubanks. – 10:12 PM
7 straight points for Domantas Sabonis to start tonight’s game. He’s going right at Eubanks. – 10:12 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis with an And-1. He has all 7 of the Kings’ points with 10:13 remaining in the 1Q. – 10:12 PM
Domantas Sabonis with an And-1. He has all 7 of the Kings’ points with 10:13 remaining in the 1Q. – 10:12 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis has scored the Kings first 7 points to start this one. – 10:12 PM
Domantas Sabonis has scored the Kings first 7 points to start this one. – 10:12 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis hammers one on Eubanks to start the Kings’ scoring. 2-2. – 10:10 PM
Domantas Sabonis hammers one on Eubanks to start the Kings’ scoring. 2-2. – 10:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker pick-and-roll lob to Eubanks for two-handed flush right out the box.
Sabonis flush answer.
2-2 #Suns #Kings – 10:10 PM
Booker pick-and-roll lob to Eubanks for two-handed flush right out the box.
Sabonis flush answer.
2-2 #Suns #Kings – 10:10 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starting lineup at #Kings:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
14th different starting lineup for Phoenix as Jusuf Nurkic is out due to personal reasons.
He had started every game. – 9:48 PM
#Suns starting lineup at #Kings:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
14th different starting lineup for Phoenix as Jusuf Nurkic is out due to personal reasons.
He had started every game. – 9:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk Suns vs Kings! Get in here for the pregame show:
youtube.com/watch?v=oo1Udq… pic.twitter.com/vQqIKbZuEr – 9:27 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk Suns vs Kings! Get in here for the pregame show:
youtube.com/watch?v=oo1Udq… pic.twitter.com/vQqIKbZuEr – 9:27 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox is shooting a career-best 40% from 3-point range on a career-high 8.3 attempts per game.
Kings coach Mike Brown said his son, Cameron, a defensive quality control coach for the 49ers, sent him a stat showing Fox is one of six players shooting 40% on 8.0+ attempts. – 9:21 PM
De’Aaron Fox is shooting a career-best 40% from 3-point range on a career-high 8.3 attempts per game.
Kings coach Mike Brown said his son, Cameron, a defensive quality control coach for the 49ers, sent him a stat showing Fox is one of six players shooting 40% on 8.0+ attempts. – 9:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s long, he’s athletic, he can defend a lot of positions.”
Mike Brown on Chimezie Metu, who played his previous three seasons with Sacramento before joining Phoenix this season.
Had 10 points against Kings in 114-106 loss Dec. 8 in Phoenix. #Suns pic.twitter.com/hoGtfCcTsm – 9:00 PM
“He’s long, he’s athletic, he can defend a lot of positions.”
Mike Brown on Chimezie Metu, who played his previous three seasons with Sacramento before joining Phoenix this season.
Had 10 points against Kings in 114-106 loss Dec. 8 in Phoenix. #Suns pic.twitter.com/hoGtfCcTsm – 9:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘He’s been a great leader.”
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker’s “don’t be afraid to hold each other accountable” comments.
“Everybody has to push each other. We want them challenging the coaching staff and we want the coaching staff challenging them. We want to get this right.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/lM5HDZUhk5 – 8:55 PM
‘He’s been a great leader.”
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker’s “don’t be afraid to hold each other accountable” comments.
“Everybody has to push each other. We want them challenging the coaching staff and we want the coaching staff challenging them. We want to get this right.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/lM5HDZUhk5 – 8:55 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Mike Brown’s Christmas Wish List for Santa: 📝
1⃣ Larry O’Brien Trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Rcrgy1W3T3 – 8:54 PM
Mike Brown’s Christmas Wish List for Santa: 📝
1⃣ Larry O’Brien Trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Rcrgy1W3T3 – 8:54 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings head coach Mike Brown looking for his team to respond better after opposition hits first. Lays out the many positives in relation to last season, but the things he’s looking for on the defensive end that are totally in their control. pic.twitter.com/HSnS2rnK50 – 8:51 PM
Kings head coach Mike Brown looking for his team to respond better after opposition hits first. Lays out the many positives in relation to last season, but the things he’s looking for on the defensive end that are totally in their control. pic.twitter.com/HSnS2rnK50 – 8:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Get back.
Match up.
Defend 3s early in shot clock.
Frank Vogel on slowing down Sacramento, which is 9th in NBA in pace.
“You just have to have a high level of urgency which quite frankly we did not have the last time we played them.”
Suns lost 114-106 Dec. 8 at home. #Suns pic.twitter.com/rGCpfLlhqi – 8:49 PM
Get back.
Match up.
Defend 3s early in shot clock.
Frank Vogel on slowing down Sacramento, which is 9th in NBA in pace.
“You just have to have a high level of urgency which quite frankly we did not have the last time we played them.”
Suns lost 114-106 Dec. 8 at home. #Suns pic.twitter.com/rGCpfLlhqi – 8:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s knocking people around in practice ever since training camp began.”
Frank Vogel said two-way player Udoka Azubuike will get an opportunity to play tonight vs. #Kings as Jusuf Nurkic is out for personal reasons.
Vogel likes Azubuike’s size against Domantas Sabonis. #Suns pic.twitter.com/bBmTohA5it – 8:41 PM
“He’s knocking people around in practice ever since training camp began.”
Frank Vogel said two-way player Udoka Azubuike will get an opportunity to play tonight vs. #Kings as Jusuf Nurkic is out for personal reasons.
Vogel likes Azubuike’s size against Domantas Sabonis. #Suns pic.twitter.com/bBmTohA5it – 8:41 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Both Malik Monk and JaVale McGee are available to play tonight when the Kings host the Suns. – 8:27 PM
Both Malik Monk and JaVale McGee are available to play tonight when the Kings host the Suns. – 8:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s 7 feet, plays like he’s 6-6.”
Mike Brown on Kevin Durant, who was out due to injury in their last meeting Kings won in Phoenix. #Suns pic.twitter.com/lbTeNoV0yu – 8:22 PM
“He’s 7 feet, plays like he’s 6-6.”
Mike Brown on Kevin Durant, who was out due to injury in their last meeting Kings won in Phoenix. #Suns pic.twitter.com/lbTeNoV0yu – 8:22 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
It’s Prize Picks time! Kings looking for a bounce back against the Suns. Sabonis should eat with Nurkic out. Fox has posted big games after Kings post a stinker. Here is the link to join the fun: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/KINGSBEAT Send me your picks! pic.twitter.com/EpPk5mD1ts – 8:15 PM
It’s Prize Picks time! Kings looking for a bounce back against the Suns. Sabonis should eat with Nurkic out. Fox has posted big games after Kings post a stinker. Here is the link to join the fun: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/KINGSBEAT Send me your picks! pic.twitter.com/EpPk5mD1ts – 8:15 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Kristaps Porzingis is out tomorrow vs the Clippers with the sprained ankle he suffered vs SAC. Luke Kornet remains out.
Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Sam Hauser (heel contusion) are questionable – 7:53 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is out tomorrow vs the Clippers with the sprained ankle he suffered vs SAC. Luke Kornet remains out.
Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Sam Hauser (heel contusion) are questionable – 7:53 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
No Kristaps Porziņģis tomorrow against the Clippers due to the left ankle sprain he suffered in Sacramento, per Celtics.
Jayson Tatum is questionable with the same injury after missing the Kings game. Joe Mazzulla said today it will be hard to make JT sit 2 games in a row. – 7:45 PM
No Kristaps Porziņģis tomorrow against the Clippers due to the left ankle sprain he suffered in Sacramento, per Celtics.
Jayson Tatum is questionable with the same injury after missing the Kings game. Joe Mazzulla said today it will be hard to make JT sit 2 games in a row. – 7:45 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Kristaps Porzingis will not play tomorrow against the Clippers. He was able to finish the Kings game after landing on Sabonis’ foot but it must have flared up later. Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser are questionable. pic.twitter.com/lzdiK7VHnE – 7:40 PM
Kristaps Porzingis will not play tomorrow against the Clippers. He was able to finish the Kings game after landing on Sabonis’ foot but it must have flared up later. Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser are questionable. pic.twitter.com/lzdiK7VHnE – 7:40 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Sacramento Kings have upgraded Malik Monk (foot) and JaVale McGee (wrist) to available for tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns. – 7:38 PM
The Sacramento Kings have upgraded Malik Monk (foot) and JaVale McGee (wrist) to available for tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns. – 7:38 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
no purple shortage tonight, your all-stars will be in their STATEMENT uniforms 👑
Vote to send Domas and De’Aaron to the 2024 All-Star Game
on.nba.com/41txU4G
Fueled by @ARCO pic.twitter.com/2L0e3KSxyV – 7:00 PM
no purple shortage tonight, your all-stars will be in their STATEMENT uniforms 👑
Vote to send Domas and De’Aaron to the 2024 All-Star Game
on.nba.com/41txU4GFueled by @ARCO pic.twitter.com/2L0e3KSxyV – 7:00 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Timberwolves PR:
Status Report in advance of tomorrow’s game at Sacramento: OUT Clark – Right Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab Miller – G League Assignment Minott – G League Assignment Nix – Two-Way Towns – Left Knee Soreness – 6:57 PM
From Timberwolves PR:
Status Report in advance of tomorrow’s game at Sacramento: OUT Clark – Right Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab Miller – G League Assignment Minott – G League Assignment Nix – Two-Way Towns – Left Knee Soreness – 6:57 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
I’m a Colby Jones fan, but 0 pts 0 reb 1 ast in 17 G league minutes isn’t really gonna cut it.
Kings lead bulls 48-45 at half; some good stuff from Bulls former 2-way Justin Lewis with 13 points on five shots. – 6:53 PM
I’m a Colby Jones fan, but 0 pts 0 reb 1 ast in 17 G league minutes isn’t really gonna cut it.
Kings lead bulls 48-45 at half; some good stuff from Bulls former 2-way Justin Lewis with 13 points on five shots. – 6:53 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns has been ruled out for Saturday’s game in Sacramento with left knee soreness. – 6:41 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns has been ruled out for Saturday’s game in Sacramento with left knee soreness. – 6:41 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
I see you slinging no-look crosscourt dimes, Jalen Slawson. That was nice. – 6:39 PM
I see you slinging no-look crosscourt dimes, Jalen Slawson. That was nice. – 6:39 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tomorrow’s game at Sacramento:
OUT
Clark – Right Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab
Miller – G League Assignment
Minott – G League Assignment
Nix – Two-Way
Towns – Left Knee Soreness – 6:36 PM
Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tomorrow’s game at Sacramento:
OUT
Clark – Right Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab
Miller – G League Assignment
Minott – G League Assignment
Nix – Two-Way
Towns – Left Knee Soreness – 6:36 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
One project for Kings development staff this offseason is to work with Colby Jones on getting a real jumper off the dribble. Could unlock a lot of things of him… like successfully posting up a 5-9 guy, for instance. – 6:11 PM
One project for Kings development staff this offseason is to work with Colby Jones on getting a real jumper off the dribble. Could unlock a lot of things of him… like successfully posting up a 5-9 guy, for instance. – 6:11 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Our final evening – Stockton vs. Windy City leading things off, in front of a few FO staffers from Kings and Bulls, some league people who have to be here, and about 11 other people. pic.twitter.com/hbEiC4D53P – 6:06 PM
Our final evening – Stockton vs. Windy City leading things off, in front of a few FO staffers from Kings and Bulls, some league people who have to be here, and about 11 other people. pic.twitter.com/hbEiC4D53P – 6:06 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
What is the better bet for tonight?
👑Kings win, Fox over 30.5pts
Suns win, Booker over 28.5pts
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/OyrLcMJS8V – 5:30 PM
What is the better bet for tonight?
👑Kings win, Fox over 30.5pts
Suns win, Booker over 28.5ptsListen to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/OyrLcMJS8V – 5:30 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
“We’re all on the same path and we all have the same goal…It’s time to pick it up.” – @DevinBook
@MountainAmerica | #ComingInHot pic.twitter.com/kuZKie2FNc – 5:20 PM
“We’re all on the same path and we all have the same goal…It’s time to pick it up.” – @DevinBook
@MountainAmerica | #ComingInHot pic.twitter.com/kuZKie2FNc – 5:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
BPG this month:
4.1 — Chet
3.7 — Trail Blazers
3.4 — Kings
3.3 — Warriors
3.0 — Cavs
2.8 — Heat
statmuse.com/nba/player/che… – 4:05 PM
BPG this month:
4.1 — Chet
3.7 — Trail Blazers
3.4 — Kings
3.3 — Warriors
3.0 — Cavs
2.8 — Heat
statmuse.com/nba/player/che… – 4:05 PM