Key Takeaways:
- Mark Williams and Collin Gillespie each contributed 21 points to lead the Suns to a 112-100 victory over the Kings in Sacramento
- Phoenix raced to a commanding 41-16 lead in the opening quarter and never trailed during the contest
- The Suns improved to 3-0 in the NBA Cup standings, while the Kings dropped to 0-3
Match Analysis
Mark Williams delivered a powerful performance for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, registering 21 points and 16 rebounds, which included an impressive total of nine offensive boards. Displaying efficiency under the basket, the 7-foot centre converted 9 of his 12 field goal attempts. Collin Gillespie, making his first start of the season, mirrored Williams’ points tally with 21 and added nine assists to further bolster Phoenix’ offensive play.
The Suns seized early control of the game at Golden 1 Center, surging to a 41-16 lead in the first quarter. Capitalising on Sacramento’s seven turnovers, Phoenix set the tone with a dominant early showing. Devin Booker contributed 12 first-quarter points and finished the night with 19, despite a challenging 6-for-22 shooting display.
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Momentum Shifts and Key Statistics
Although the Suns extended their advantage to 67-45 at the half and maintained a 22-point cushion, the Kings mounted a third-quarter resurgence. Sacramento narrowed the deficit to 83-73 by the start of the fourth quarter. However, Phoenix secured victory by opening the final period with a 7-0 run, stifling any hopes of a Kings comeback.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 41 | 26 | 16 | 29 | 112 |
| Sacramento Kings | 16 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 100 |
Individual Performances
On the Kings’ side, Russell Westbrook and Keegan Murray each notched 19 points, providing the primary offensive threat for Sacramento. Malik Monk added 15 points from the bench, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the early deficit. Gillespie’s first start of the campaign proved instrumental, as he poured in 11 first-quarter points and set up scoring opportunities for teammates throughout the contest.
What’s Next
Phoenix will travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, seeking to maintain their unbeaten run in the NBA Cup. Meanwhile, Sacramento aim to secure their first win in the competition when they visit the Utah Jazz on Friday.
