To start the game, both offenses were sluggish. Both teams could not make their shots and were turning the ball over at an alarming rate. The Kings were able to force eight Blazer turnovers but were unable to take advantage of the opportunities. Luckily for the purple and white, Buddy Hield, Marvin Bagley III, and Harry Giles were able to make their shots, but they still trailed 27-24 after one.
To end the first, the Kings were able to gain momentum, and they kept that momentum going into the second quarter. To begin the period, the Kings had their second unit on the floor, and they were terrific.