The Kings’ start on Friday night was about as rough as a sandpaper and salami sandwich. Sacramento began the game missing 10 of their first 12 shots, digging themselves into an early 19 - 7 hole. But, unlike past seasons, the kids refused to go down easily, ending the quarter on a 20 - 10 run and finished the first 12 minutes down just two points, despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ 14 points and 5 boards.
The second quarter went to the hometown team. Yogi Ferrell went on a personal 6 - 0 run midway through the second, with one traditional three-point play and one key shot from deep, giving the Kings a 39 - 36 lead.