The Sacramento Kings came into this game without their All Star De’Aaron Fox who’s been nagged by injury as of late. That means that the Timberwolves were going to be expecting a heavy dose of Domantas Sabonis tonight. On the flip side the Timberwolves came into the game healthier compared to the past games.
This was one of those grind out games as the Kings came in here on a mission. Sacramento’s plan was to out run the Timberwolves and simply try to beat them with pace. Sabonis started the game off on fire as he was able to have his prints all over the game. He was able to display his rebounding and passing ability but also was able to get to the rim when needed. Sabonis made the Timberwolves pay in transition as he was grabbing the rebound and running the point at the same time. Defensively Sabonis is a tough guard and he made Rudy Gobert work tonight. Sabonis finished the game with 21 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists but the night belonged to his teammate Malik Monk.
Tonight Malik Monk came in and gave them instant offense as he was able to finish with 39 points for the Kings. It’s crazy to think he’s coming off the bench after watching his shooting display tonight. Monk was able to get to his spots off the dribble and make them pay for it. Also Monk was found open a couple of times as well when and made some huge jumpers when the Kings needed it. This game had Malik Monk’s hands all over it but the best part about tonight was the leadership that he showed when Sabonis fouled out the game in overtime. Malik Monk was able to get to his spots and really put the Kings on his back down the stretch with tough shots.
The Minnesota Timberwolves came up short tonight in overtime but Jaden McDaniels had his best game of his young career with 26 points on the night. McDaniels was able to knock down shot after shot tonight when the team needed it and he was still playing elite defense. When Anthony Edwards who finished with 11 points left the game for personal reasons it was Jaden McDaniels who took over the game. This wasn’t one of Karl-Anthony Towns best shooting nights but he finished with 19 points and Naz Reid 18 points. The Wolves had a chance to tie the game in overtime but Naz Reid missed the 3 point attempt.
Rudy Gobert had a double-double in action tonight too with 16 points and 16 rebounds. As long as he’s healthy with the rest of this team they will be a tough out but the Kings got the best of them tonight.
Look for the Timberwolves to bounce back against the LA Clippers at home on Sunday. Let’s also hope that Anthony Edwards is back in the lineup ready to go.
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