Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings
March 3,2023 at 10:00 PM
T'Wolves Defeat Kings, 119-115
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 119-115, at Golden 1 Center on Monday.

There were seven ties and 22 lead changes in this game, with Minnesota riding a 34-25 first quarter to their win. Sacramento never led by more than three points and never led for longer than two minutes, with Minnesota closing the game with a 33-30 fourth quarter. The Timberwolves shot 51 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range while holding the Kings to 46 percent from the field and 19 percent from long range (5-of-27). Minnesota also out-assisted Sacramento, 33-17.

The Timberwolves (39-37) had seven players score at least 14 points, with Jaden McDaniels leading the way with 20 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Mike Conley collected 16 points, two rebounds and three assists. Rudy Gobert amassed 16 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while Kyle Anderson accrued 15 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. Anthony Edwards had 17 points, five rebounds and seven assists, while Naz Reid led the bench with 18 points.

The Kings (45-30) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 29 points, four rebounds and six assists. Domantas Sabonis made 11 of his 14 shots to tally 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Harrison Barnes totaled 19 points and five rebounds, while Kevin Huerter generated 13 points and three boards.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Minnesota staying on the road to play the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento traveling to face the freefalling Portland Trail Blazers.
Posted on: 3/27/2023 9:36 PM
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