nba-en : Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers, 2024-04-14
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The Sacramento Kings dominated the Portland Trail Blazers in a lopsided game, winning with a final score of 121-82. The match took place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, with an attendance of 18,037 fans.
The Kings demonstrated their offensive prowess throughout the game, shooting 49.4% from the field and making 13 three-pointers out of 34 attempts (38.2%). They also excelled at the free-throw line, with an 81.5% success rate on 27 attempts. The team's leading scorer was De'Aaron Fox, who contributed 24 points, 3 steals, and 3 assists. Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes also had impressive performances, adding 18 and 17 points, respectively.
The Kings dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Trail Blazers with 51 total rebounds compared to their opponents' 54. Keon Ellis and Trey Lyles stood out with 8 and 7 rebounds, respectively. The Kings' defense was also strong, recording 11 steals and 6 blocks, while forcing the Trail Blazers to commit 18 turnovers.
The Trail Blazers struggled throughout the game, shooting only 31.6% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, going 7 for 45 (15.6%). Dalano Banton had a tough shooting night, missing all 15 of his three-point attempts, setting a new NBA record for most three-point attempts without a make in a game. However, he still managed to contribute 17 points and 7 assists, despite committing 5 turnovers.
The social media posts following the game highlighted the Trail Blazers' tanking strategy this season, as they possess one of the worst records in the league. There were also mixed reactions to Banton's shooting performance, with some expressing admiration for his season as a whole, while acknowledging his struggle from beyond the arc in this particular game.
Overall, the Kings put on a dominant performance, securing the victory and finishing their season on a high note.