Brooklyn Nets vs. Sacramento Kings Takeaways and Grades

Mar 1, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 1, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

The Brooklyn Nets continued their road trip against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. With the losing streak nearing a franchise record, the Nets were desperate to notch their tenth win of the season. They did that, leading the whole way against the Kings.

Team Stats

Field goal shooting/percentage

  • Nets: 45.9%
  • Kings: 43.2%

Rebounds

  • Nets: 43
  • Kings: 38

Turnovers

  • Nets: 18
  • Kings: 15

Fouls

  • Nets: 25
  • Kings: 28

Three-point shooting

  • Nets: 39.3%
  • Kings: 50.0%

Free throws

  • Nets: 30-36 (83.3%)
  • Kings: 19-22 (86.4%)

Assists

  • Nets: 16
  • Kings: 12

Steals

  • Nets: 8
  • Kings: 8

Blocks

  • Nets: 2
  • Kings: 3

Points in paint

  • Nets: 38
  • Kings: 24

Fast break points

  • Nets: 13
  • Kings: 2

Bench points

  • Nets: 40
  • Kings: 20

Largest lead

  • Nets: 15
  • Kings: n/a – Kings never led in the game!

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Key Plays:

Brook Lopez scored his 10,00th point!

Along with Lopez’s strong play, the Nets looked impressive in the first quarter, starting the game 4-of-4 from three. Throughout the game, Caris LeVert continued to make his case for the Nets’ best prospect, using his quick hands for steals and looking like a veteran with nifty moves off the dribble.

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Top Performers

Nets:

  • Brook Lopez: 24 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block
  • Jeremy Lin: 17 points, 5 assists, 2-3 from 3PT

Kings: