⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Knicks got 14 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter, then it evened out by full time. A much higher scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ NY better than we expected
-1Q130-30
+15Q236-21
+4Q328-23
-10Q426-37
▼ SAC better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 15 points better than our numbers for the Knicks.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Knicks won, and why the Kings did not.
From the game
Shot well above their usual, eight of thirteen from three
Key battles
62%Three-point accuracy28%
7Offensive rebounds13
21Points off turnovers35
24Free throws made18
📊The numbers
| NY | SAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Shooting from the field | 49% |
| 8 | Threes made | 7 |
| 62% | Three-point accuracy | 28% |
| 24 | Free throws made | 18 |
| 41 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 7 | Offensive rebounds | 13 |
| 24 | Assists | 24 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 21 | Points off turnovers | 35 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 8 | Steals | 11 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
