What we learned when the Kings secured an emotional game 2 win versus the Warriors appeared in the original NBC Sports Bayara
Sacramento – The Kings are undefeated in the playoffs at the Golden 1 Center.
Two days after defeating the defending champion Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the first round of the playoff series, Sacramento defended their home court again Monday night with a 114-106 landslide victory.
the The Kings won the first game Behind historic playoff debuts are D’s college teammates Aaron Fox and Malik Monk. In Game Two, Monk once again inspired the Kings through the first three quarters, crowned Fox the NBA MVP of the season, and shut it down in a tough time.
So far, this has been the winning formula.
Here are three notes from the victory of kings over warriors:
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Kings sixth man Malik Monk was built for the playoffs.
There were strange feelings floating around the Golden 1 post after the first quarter. The Kings trailed six times, made nine runs and missed the first 11 3-point attempts of the game.
And then, Monk attempted his first shot from the field. It was beautiful.
That shot sparked Sacramento into a 23-9 run to start the second quarter and reclaim the lead, a stretch that Monk and backup quarterback Alex Lane were responsible for for their first 13 points.
Monk splashed another pair of triples before the second quarter ended. Gone are the weird vibes from the first quarter. The best home crowd in basketball is back on its feet.
Monk’s impact peaked in the second quarter, but he continued throughout the game with several stunning edge finishes. He finished with 18 points, six rebounds and three assists on 6 of 15 shooting off the bench.
Reckless Warriors
The Kings have taken full advantage of Golden State’s neglect with basketball.
In Game 1, the Kings turned the Warriors’ 15 turnovers into 16 points. In Game 2, the Kings scored their first eight points off the Warriors’ turnovers and tied Saturday Night’s 16 points by halftime.
Three Kings have recorded multiple steals – Davion Mitchell (2), Harrison Barnes (4), and Fox (3).
When all was said and done and the beam was lit, the Kings scored 25 of Golden State’s 22 points.
The brutal scene is in fourth place
With about seven minutes left to play and the Kings lead by four points, Sabonis fell to the ground while trying to grab the rebound from a missed Monk floater.
As he lay there on the hardwood, his arms intertwined with the right foot of Warriors forward Draymond Green. Green stomped his foot directly on Sabonis’s chest.
Sabonis lay on the ground for about five minutes while Green pointed to the crowd, chanting his name.
Sabonis was called a technical foul for grabbing Green’s leg, while Green was ruled a flagrant 2 technical foul and ejected.
It was an odd moment in an otherwise great night for Sabonis, who returned from a tough Game 1.
In 40 minutes, Sabonis scored 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting, nine rebounds and four assists.
The Kings’ All-Star center rose to the challenge in Game 2.