The Kings have regained strength and confidence in recent games. The end of Luke Walton’s men’s game against Boston was confirmation of this.
Even though Boston was diminished by the absences of Marcus Smart, Kemba Walker and Payton Pritchard from the backs, Sacramento held on to the end with an inspired Fox-Haliburton-Barnes trio to win 116-111.
The start, however, does not bode well for the locals who see Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum make the law (13-20). The duo Hield-Holmes and the 3-point Harrison Barnes rectify the shot at the end of the first quarter (22-26). Jayson Tatum then allows his team to go to +10 following two baskets and an alley-oop for Robert Williams III (22-32).
Tyrese Haliburton sounds the revolt
But Brad Stevens’ machine suddenly stops. While De’Aaron Fox kicks off his match with a 3-pointer before finding Glenn Robinson III, also behind the arc, Boston goes nearly five minutes without scoring, missing nine straight baskets that give the Kings time to return to the game. the shot.
Buddy Hield goes for his 3-point basket, Harrison Barnes makes three baskets in a row, and after the distant missile of Tyrese Haliburton, De’Aaron Fox even gives the advantage to his team at the break of a basket at the last second (52-51).
Boston regains control with a 9-0 initiated by Daniel Theis and concluded by Tristan Thompson. The 3-points of Jeff Teague and Jaylen Brown this time pass the C’s to +11 (63-74). But Sacramento has in its ranks a rookie (of the month) like no other. Tyrese Haliburton then relieves his team with two 3-point shots in quick succession, an assist for Harrison Barnes then two new baskets including a tap one second from the end of the third act in order to maintain the suspense (81-82).
De’Aaron Fox metronome in the finale
Once again, Boston reacts rather seriously, like the two baskets of Robert Williams III, then the 3-point and the dunk of Jayson Tatum (91-96). But this time the Celtics fell on a bone in the final sprint. After Tyrese Haliburton, it’s De’Aaron Fox who poses concerns for Jaylen Brown’s teammates.
The leader notably scores five points including a 3-point which allows the locals to lead 100-97. He then finished the lay-up before seeing Tyrese Haliburton 3-point and Richaun Holmes, a tap with the fault, register decisive points (108-105).
Grant Williams and Jayson Tatum keep the pressure on until the end, but De’Aaron Fox stays the course with a layup on the head of Daniel Theis before registering a cold-blooded mid-distance basket in front of Javonte Green (114-11). Grant Williams’ two missed shots hurt Boston at the end, leaving Buddy Hield to conclude at the last second for a success (116-111). The fifth in six games for the Kings.
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