1.Single-elimination playoffs, the outcome of the game is more decided in the hands of the team's leading stars, Fox's performance in this game did not meet expectations, although he also scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, but at the critical moment of chasing points, it feels like the king is always missing, the main reason is that Fox did not stand up and carry the banner, but Monk shot two three-pointers to help the team continue to retain hope, Fox was completely blown up by Ingram in this game, and the superstar duel was at an absolute disadvantage.
2.Sabonis and Valanciunas, the two Lithuanian center forwards, are very good at matching, Sabonis is all-round and very efficient to get a triple-double, while Valanciunas is tougher, the performance is not inferior to Sabonis, the appearance is fierce, and the heart is not alarmed.
3.The Kings mainly lost this game on the front line, Keegan Murray and Barnes were completely suppressed by Ingram, Barnes was almost invisible at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, playing 33 minutes and only contributing 4 points and 4 rebounds, facing Zion helplessly. Lyles' performance was also underwhelming, and the Kings didn't look like they were playing on their home turf at all.
Player data. Fox: 10-of-25 shooting, 1-of-7 three-pointers, 30 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, plus/minus -9, too many turnovers, completely out of the normal level.
Sabonis: 8-of-12 shooting, 26 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, plus/minus +5, the Kings would have spent the game without Xiao Sa.
Huerter: 5-of-10 shooting, 2-of-7 three-pointers, 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, plus/minus +5, and a serious inaccuracy of three-pointers.
Keegan Murray: 5-of-11 shooting, 4-of-8 three-pointers, 14 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist, plus/minus -8, defensive Ingram paid 5 fouls.
Barnes: 1 of 3 shots, 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block, plus/minus -11, single Zion was directly stealed.
Monk: 7-of-14 shooting, 5-of-9 three-pointers, 21 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, plus/minus -17, has done his best.