⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Kings got 9 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ DET better than we expected
-3Q122-25
-6Q227-31
-3Q322-22
+5Q422-22
▼ SAC better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 6 points worse than our numbers for the Pistons.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Kings won, and why the Pistons did not.
From the game
Shot well above their usual, eight of thirteen from three- Looked after the ball, seventeen turnovers to their 25, and outscored them 32-15 off them
- Won the second chances, 23 offensive rebounds to fourteen
Key battles
25%Three-point accuracy62%
15Points off turnovers32
3Threes made8
8Blocks4
📊The numbers
| DET | SAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Shooting from the field | 37% |
| 3 | Threes made | 8 |
| 25% | Three-point accuracy | 62% |
| 24 | Free throws made | 24 |
| 52 | Rebounds | 57 |
| 14 | Offensive rebounds | 23 |
| 18 | Assists | 23 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 15 | Points off turnovers | 32 |
| 25 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 10 | Steals | 16 |
| 8 | Blocks | 4 |
