What we learned as Kings’ 3-point shooting finally comes alive in win

What we learned as Kings’ 3-point shooting finally comes alive in win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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SACRAMENTO – For the first time in a long time, the Sacramento Kings looked like … the Sacramento Kings in Wednesday’s 127-104 win over the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center.

The Kings’ identity over the past two seasons has been one of their biggest concerns early to begin the 2024-25 NBA season. They are ranked 30th — or, last — in 3-point shooting across the NBA.

But they redeemed themselves Wednesday, and just about everyone contributed.

De’Aaron Fox had a game-high 29 points with six rebounds and 10 assists. Kevin Huerter finished with a season-high 22 points. Keegan Murray added 17 and Domantas Sabonis was one assist shy of yet another triple-double.

DeMar DeRozan was ruled out of the game for the second half with lower back tightness, but as he has put this team on his back so often already this season, the team returned the favor Wednesday night.

The Suns were without their stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, and playing the second of a back-to-back, but hey, the Kings will take it.

Here are the takeaways from the win.

Trey’s treys falling

Trey Lyles, who suffered a left groin strain during an offseason workout and missed all of training camp and the preseason, has been off to a rough start this season.

The 29-year-old, who shot 38.4 percent from beyond the arc during the 2023-24 season, entered Wednesday’s contest shooting just 24.3 percent from downtown through 11 games this season.

Lyles’ first attempt Wednesday night came two minutes after he checked in during the opening quarter, knocking down the 24-foot trey. Then he made two more in the second quarter within a two-minute span.

After sinking that third one, loud cheers erupted out of the Golden 1 Center crowd – symbolic of the joy and relief that all signs point to Lyles trending upward.

Lyles looked more aggressive on both ends of the floor, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds and three assists

Without Malik Monk and having concern around the team’s depth, Lyles will be an important piece to Sacramento’s success now…

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Author : NBC Sports BayArea

Publish date : 2024-11-14 05:37:00

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