Just eight minutes into the 1st quarter, the Kings trailed by 17 against an Oklahoma City team that was in the midst of a four-game winning streak and was a season-best 14 games over .500. In just three minutes, Sactown was able to erase the deficit with a 17-0 run led by a DeMarcus Cousins' eight-point spurt in just a minute of gametime.
“Find a way to overcome adversity and stay positive. We kept the goal in mind and just fought through it,” said Cousins following the game.
Meanwhile, the 2nd quarter was dominated by Marco Belinelli, who ended the frame with 12 points, leading Sacramento to a 68-66 halftime advantage.