nba-en : Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings, 2024-01-10
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The Sacramento Kings dominated the Charlotte Hornets in a convincing 123-98 victory. The Kings' strong performance was reflected in their impressive shooting percentages, as they made 46 of their 89 field goal attempts (51.7%) and 13 of their 35 three-point attempts (37.1%). They also had a solid showing at the free throw line, converting 18 of 23 attempts (78.3%). The Kings' rebounding was stellar, with a total of 53 rebounds, including 39 on defense and 14 on offense.
Individually, Keegan Murray stood out for the Kings, delivering an outstanding performance with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Domantas Sabonis was also a force to be reckoned with, contributing 24 points and 10 rebounds. De'Aaron Fox showcased his efficiency, scoring 19 points in just 28 minutes of play.
On the Hornets' side, Michael Bridges led the team in scoring with 24 points, followed closely by Terry Rozier with 22 points. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the dominant display by the Kings.
The social media posts reflected the sentiments of both the Kings and Hornets fans. The Kings' fans were thrilled with the team's decisive win, praising the performances of Keegan Murray and Alex Len, and expressing their hopes for continued success in upcoming games. Some fans even jokingly suggested putting Sasha, a player who did not participate in the game, in the lineup. There were also wishes for Kevin Huerter's recovery after he suffered an ankle injury early in the game.
On the other hand, Hornets fans expressed disappointment with the team's continued struggles and injuries. There were comments about the team's lack of key players and a desire for the ownership to acknowledge the team's shortcomings. Despite the team's difficulties, there was praise for the Hornets commentators and recognition of individual efforts, particularly from Michael Bridges.
Looking ahead, the Hornets will face the San Antonio Spurs in their next game, while the Kings will take on the Philadelphia 76ers.