Game Recap: Keegan Murray scores 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting in 23 minutes for the Kings.
• Kings 82, Suns 69: Box rating | Game details
The Sacramento Kings defeated the Phoenix Suns 82-69 at Cox Pavilion on Friday in NBA 2K23 Summer League motion.
The Kings raced out to a giant result in secure a cushty win despite the Suns’ late response. Sacramento jumped out to a 22-12 lead in the primary quarter and bolstered that double-digit lead with scores of 30-24 within the second quarter and 20-15 within the third. Sacramento only tallied 10 points in the ultimate frame, which Phoenix won by an 18-10 rating, however it wasn’t nearly enough to smell a comeback.
Keegan Murray had a superb performance for the Kings and finished with a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double, while Neemias Queta also had a double-double, concluding with 15 points and 10 rebounds. DJ Steward rounded out the double-digit scorers for Sacramento with 14 points.
Only three Phoenix players scored in double digits in the competition, with Ish Wainwright posting 13 points together with 4 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block to hold the losing side. McKinley Wright IV added 11 points and eight assists, while Dejan Vasiljevic also collected 11 off the bench in just 10 minutes.
