Defensive Shortcomings Prevent a Perfect Road Trip for Sacramento
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After trailing by 25 at one point, the Kings rallied back to make it a close game, but ultimately fell short against the Jazz, losing 120-128 to end their four-game road trip. Sacramento took better care of the ball (6-12 in turnovers, 20-13 in points off), but their slow start (19-40 in the first period), Utah’s shooting percentages, and the 56 paint points allowed did not do them any favors, demonstrating how all it takes is a lapse or two to put a win just out of reach.
Defensive Shortcomings Prevent a Perfect Road Trip for Sacramento
Defensive Shortcomings Prevent a Perfect Road…
Defensive Shortcomings Prevent a Perfect Road Trip for Sacramento
After trailing by 25 at one point, the Kings rallied back to make it a close game, but ultimately fell short against the Jazz, losing 120-128 to end their four-game road trip. Sacramento took better care of the ball (6-12 in turnovers, 20-13 in points off), but their slow start (19-40 in the first period), Utah’s shooting percentages, and the 56 paint points allowed did not do them any favors, demonstrating how all it takes is a lapse or two to put a win just out of reach.