⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Kings got 13 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ SAC better than we expected
▼ DEN better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 13 points better than our numbers for the Kings.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Kings won, and why the Nuggets did not.
From the game
Made fourteen threes to their four- They went cold, four of eighteen from three
- A 12-0 run stretched a 3-point lead to 15 in the second quarter
- Could not get to the line, 30 free throws to their 41
- Beaten inside, 28 points in the paint to 46
- Gave up second chances, sixteen offensive rebounds to their two
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Kings
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run from level to 8 points up
Q1 11:47 · SAC 8-0 DEN
- 12-0 run
A 12-0 run stretched a 3-point lead to 15
Q2 5:35 · SAC 55-40 DEN
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run stretched a 9-point lead to 17
Q3 7:33 · SAC 76-59 DEN
Bad plays
- Technical
Andres Nocioni technical foul (1st technical foul)
Q3 10:33 · SAC 63-53 DEN
- Turnover
Shot clock violation
Q4 2:31 · SAC 106-98 DEN
- Turnover
Bobby Jackson bad pass
Q4 2:02 · SAC 106-98 DEN
Nuggets
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run cut a 11-point deficit to 3
Q2 7:22 · SAC 43-40 DEN
- Steal
Carmelo Anthony stole it from Bobby Jackson
Q4 2:02 · SAC 106-98 DEN
Bad plays
- Missed FT
J.R. Smith misses free throw 1 of 2
Q4 1:35 · SAC 108-100 DEN
📊The numbers
| SAC | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| 51% | Shooting from the field | 42% |
| 14 | Threes made | 4 |
| 48% | Three-point accuracy | 22% |
| 22 | Free throws made | 30 |
| 50 | Rebounds | 55 |
| 2 | Offensive rebounds | 16 |
| 21 | Assists | 13 |
| 28 | Points in the paint | 46 |
| 12 | Fast break points | 11 |
| 5 | Points off turnovers | 17 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 5 | Steals | 4 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
