Game ID: 22300032
Sacramento Kings @ San Antonio Spurs
Friday, November 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
SAS 31 31 32 26 120SAC 29 33 33 34 129
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Welcome to the scouting desk. The coffee is cold, the film is play-by-play, and somebody has to explain what happened.
Every game has a hinge — a stretch where it was decided, usually while everyone was watching something else. Start where the evidence lives: the Lineups' face-offs say which five actually won their minutes; the Possessions ledger says who ran ahead of the night's own pace; the Shot Chart says where the points really came from, which is rarely where the highlights were. When all three agree, that is the story. When they don't — that is why this desk has a chair.
SAS availability going into 11/08 · 1 day's restOUT Vassell missed 2 since 11/05, returns tonight: 12 min (36% of 33)
OUT Cissoko missed 2 since 11/05, out tonight
BACK Champagnie back 10/29 after 2, 8 min since (42% of 20)
BACK Wesley back 10/29 after 2, 7 min since (50% of 14)
BACK Graham back 11/06 after 6, 12 min since (88% of 14)
BACK Barlow back 10/29 after 2, 6 min since (49% of 13)
NEW Collins 22 to 29 min over the last 5
SAS availability going into 11/10 · 1 day's restOUT Cissoko missed 3 since 11/05, out tonight
BACK Vassell back 11/08 after 2, 12 min since (36% of 33)
BACK Wesley back 11/06 after 3, 5 min since (37% of 14)
BACK Graham back 11/06 after 6, 12 min since (88% of 14)
BACK Barlow back 11/06 after 3, 5 min since (42% of 13)
NEW Collins 22 to 29 min over the last 5
SAS availability going into 11/12 · 1 day's restOUT Graham missed 2 since 11/08, out tonight
OUT Cissoko missed 4 since 11/05, out tonight
BACK Vassell back 11/08 after 2, 23 min since (70% of 33)
BACK Wesley back 11/06 after 3, 5 min since (37% of 14)
BACK Barlow back 11/06 after 3, 5 min since (42% of 13)
NEW Collins 22 to 28 min over the last 5
SAS availability going into 11/14 · 1 day's restOUT Champagnie missed 2 since 11/10, returns tonight: 31 min (155% of 20)
OUT Wesley missed 2 since 11/10, out tonight
OUT Graham missed 3 since 11/08, returns tonight: 17 min (126% of 14)
OUT Barlow missed 2 since 11/10, returns tonight: 5 min (41% of 13)
OUT Cissoko missed 5 since 11/05, out tonight
BACK Vassell back 11/08 after 2, 27 min since (80% of 33)
NEW Collins 22 to 28 min over the last 5
SAS availability going into 11/17 · 2 days' restOUT Jones missed 2 since 11/12, out tonight
OUT Wesley missed 3 since 11/10, returns tonight: 4 min (26% of 14)
OUT Cissoko missed 6 since 11/05, out tonight
BACK Vassell back 11/08 after 2, 26 min since (79% of 33)
BACK Champagnie back 11/14 after 2, 31 min since (155% of 20)
BACK Graham back 11/06 after 6, 15 min since (107% of 14)
BACK Barlow back 11/06 after 3, 5 min since (42% of 13)
SAS availability going into 11/18 · back-to-backOUT Jones missed 3 since 11/12, returns tonight: 21 min (77% of 28)
OUT Cissoko missed 7 since 11/05, out tonight
BACK Vassell back 11/08 after 2, 26 min since (79% of 33)
BACK Champagnie back 11/14 after 2, 28 min since (141% of 20)
BACK Wesley back 11/17 after 3, 4 min since (26% of 14)
BACK Graham back 11/14 after 3, 17 min since (126% of 14)
BACK Barlow back 11/14 after 2, 5 min since (41% of 13)
NEW Johnson 30 to 35 min over the last 4
NEW Collins 22 to 29 min over the last 5
SAS availability going into 11/20 · 1 day's restOUT Vassell missed 2 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Graham missed 2 since 11/17, out tonight
OUT Cissoko missed 8 since 11/05, returns tonight: 4 min (36% of 12)
BACK Jones back 11/18 after 3, 21 min since (77% of 28)
BACK Champagnie back 11/14 after 2, 25 min since (128% of 20)
BACK Wesley back 11/17 after 3, 4 min since (26% of 14)
BACK Barlow back 11/14 after 2, 4 min since (31% of 13)
NEW Johnson 30 to 35 min over the last 4
NEW Collins 22 to 30 min over the last 5
SAS availability going into 11/22 · 1 day's restOUT Vassell missed 3 since 11/17, returns tonight: 27 min (81% of 33)
OUT Wesley missed 2 since 11/18, out tonight
OUT Graham missed 3 since 11/17, out tonight
BACK Jones back 11/18 after 3, 22 min since (80% of 28)
BACK Champagnie back 11/14 after 2, 25 min since (125% of 20)
BACK Barlow back 11/14 after 2, 4 min since (31% of 13)
BACK Cissoko back 11/20 after 8, 4 min since (36% of 12)
NEW Collins 22 to 30 min over the last 5
SAS availability going into 11/24 · 1 day's restOUT Wesley missed 3 since 11/18, out tonight
OUT Graham missed 4 since 11/17, out tonight
BACK Vassell back 11/22 after 3, 27 min since (81% of 33)
BACK Jones back 11/18 after 3, 21 min since (77% of 28)
BACK Champagnie back 11/14 after 2, 25 min since (125% of 20)
BACK Barlow back 11/14 after 2, 6 min since (44% of 13)
BACK Cissoko back 11/20 after 8, 4 min since (36% of 12)
NEW Collins 22 to 29 min over the last 5
SAC availability going into 11/08 · 1 day's restOUT Fox missed 3 since 11/01, out tonight
BACK Ellis back 11/04 after 3, 8 min since (46% of 17)
NEW Mitchell 15 to 22 min over the last 5
NEW Duarte 12 to 18 min over the last 5
SAC availability going into 11/10 · 1 day's restOUT Fox missed 4 since 11/01, out tonight
BACK Ellis back 11/04 after 3, 12 min since (72% of 17)
NEW Mitchell 15 to 25 min over the last 5
SAC availability going into 11/13 · 2 days' restOUT Fox missed 5 since 11/01, returns tonight: 36 min (100% of 36)
BACK Ellis back 11/04 after 3, 17 min since (99% of 17)
NEW Mitchell 15 to 25 min over the last 5
SAC availability going into 11/15 · 1 day's restBACK Fox back 11/13 after 5, 36 min since (100% of 36)
BACK Ellis back 11/04 after 3, 16 min since (93% of 17)
NEW Mitchell 15 to 24 min over the last 4
SAC availability going into 11/17 · 1 day's restOUT Mitchell missed 2 since 11/13, out tonight
BACK Fox back 11/13 after 5, 37 min since (103% of 36)
NEW Huerter 24 to 33 min over the last 5
SAC availability going into 11/19 · 1 day's restOUT Mitchell missed 3 since 11/13, returns tonight: 8 min (56% of 15)
BACK Fox back 11/13 after 5, 38 min since (107% of 36)
NEW Huerter 24 to 33 min over the last 5
SAC availability going into 11/20 · back-to-backBACK Fox back 11/13 after 5, 37 min since (102% of 36)
BACK Mitchell back 11/19 after 3, 8 min since (56% of 15)
NEW Huerter 24 to 31 min over the last 4
SAC availability going into 11/22 · 1 day's restBACK Fox back 11/13 after 5, 35 min since (97% of 36)
BACK Mitchell back 11/19 after 3, 14 min since (91% of 15)
SAC availability going into 11/24 · 1 day's restOUT Ellis missed 2 since 11/20, out tonight
BACK Mitchell back 11/19 after 3, 13 min since (82% of 15)
I Know — the desk, before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
San Antonio comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 105 a night and allowing 127, shooting 45 percent and 34 from three, 17 free throws a game; Wembanyama at 16 and Vassell at 15 a game. That is 5 straight losses. Without Jones (2 straight). 2 days' rest. Sacramento comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 116 a night and allowing 114, shooting 48 percent and 35 from three, 24 free throws a game; Huerter at 21 and Sabonis at 21 a game. That is 4 straight wins. It has won the glass by 5 a night. Without Mitchell (2 straight). One day's rest.
So: Sacramento wins, on the road, and the game turns on the defense, Sacramento allowing 114 a night to San Antonio's 127 and the glass, where Sacramento has been plus-5 a night and San Antonio minus-3. Call it Sacramento 119, San Antonio 112.
11/08 @ NYK 105-126 — SAS notes
SAS lost 105-126. SAS shot 49% (44 of 90) to NYK's 46%, 9 of 34 from three, and got to the line 13 times to NYK's 22. SAS turned it over 13 times to NYK's 3. Sochan led with 16 (7 of 12, 2 of 4 from three); Wembanyama added 14, Branham 14. Q4 was theirs, 33-27, the deficit cut from 27 to 21, but the other 3 periods went 99-72 against them. Wembanyama's -25 in 30 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/10 vs MIN 110-117 — SAS notes
SAS lost 110-117. SAS shot 47% (43 of 92) to MIN's 49%, 12 of 34 from three, and got to the line 19 times to MIN's 27. The glass went 38-51 against them. Wembanyama led with 29 (12 of 21, 3 of 7 from three); Vassell added 29, Sochan 14. Q4 was theirs, 37-27, the deficit cut from 17 to 7, but the other 3 periods went 90-73 against them. They led by as many as 10. Osman's -14 in 16 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/12 vs MIA 113-118 — SAS notes
SAS lost 113-118. SAS shot 46% (42 of 91) to MIA's 44%, 19 of 44 from three, and got to the line just 12 times against 21 fouls committed. SAS turned it over 17 times to MIA's 4. Johnson led with 20 (8 of 18, 3 of 10 from three); Wembanyama added 18, Collins 18. Q1 was theirs, 29-15, but the other 3 periods went 103-84 against them. They led by as many as 19.
11/14 @ OKC 87-123 — SAS notes
SAS lost 87-123. SAS shot 39% (36 of 93) to OKC's 52%, 9 of 30 from three, and got to the line 9 times to OKC's 20. SAS turned it over 24 times to OKC's 15, and OKC turned those into 19 steals. Collins led with 13 (6 of 11, 1 of 4 from three); Champagnie added 13, Vassell 12. Q1 was theirs, 25-28, but the other 3 periods went 95-62 against them. Collins's -33 in 31 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/17 vs SAC 120-129 — SAS notes
SAS lost 120-129. SAS shot 47% (43 of 92) to SAC's 54%, 15 of 36 from three. Collins led with 28 (10 of 14, 3 of 5 from three, 5 of 6 at the line); Wembanyama added 27, Johnson 21. Q1 was theirs, 31-29, but the other 3 periods went 100-89 against them. They led by as many as 18. Wembanyama's -31 in 30 minutes was the worst on the floor.
11/18 vs MEM — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
San Antonio comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 107 a night and allowing 123, shooting 45 percent and 36 from three, 15 free throws a game; Wembanyama at 19 and Collins at 16 a game. That is 5 straight losses. Without Jones (3 straight). Second night of a back-to-back. Memphis comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 109 a night and allowing 114, shooting 43 percent and 36 from three, 18 free throws a game; Bane at 25 and Jackson Jr. at 18 a game. It has lost the glass by 5 a night. Without Morant (11 straight), Jackson (7 straight), LaRavia (6 straight). 3 days' rest.
So: Memphis wins, on the road, and the game turns on the defense, Memphis allowing 114 a night to San Antonio's 123 and the turnovers, San Antonio giving it away 17 times a game to Memphis's 13. Call it Memphis 115, San Antonio 113, San Antonio keeping it close.
11/20 vs LAC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
San Antonio comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 108 a night and allowing 121, shooting 44 percent and 38 from three, 18 free throws a game; Wembanyama at 20 and Vassell at 18 a game. That is 5 straight losses. Without Vassell (2 straight). One day's rest. The Clippers come in 1-4 over their last five, scoring 107 a night and allowing 112, shooting 44 percent and 34 from three, 25 free throws a game; George at 23 and Leonard at 20 a game. Without Coffey (3 straight). 2 days' rest.
So: The Clippers win, on the road, and the game turns on the defense, the Clippers allowing 112 a night to San Antonio's 121 and the line, where the Clippers take 25 free throws a game to San Antonio's 18. Call it the Clippers 115, San Antonio 112, San Antonio keeping it close.
11/22 vs LAC — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
San Antonio comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 105 a night and allowing 123, shooting 44 percent and 36 from three, 17 free throws a game; Johnson at 21 and Collins at 17 a game. That is 5 straight losses. Without Vassell (3 straight). One day's rest. The Clippers come in 2-3 over their last five, scoring 113 a night and allowing 112, shooting 45 percent and 36 from three, 28 free throws a game; George at 24 and Leonard at 20 a game. One day's rest.
So: The Clippers win, on the road, and the game turns on the line, where the Clippers take 28 free throws a game to San Antonio's 17 and the turnovers, San Antonio giving it away 17 times a game to the Clippers' 11. Call it the Clippers 117, San Antonio 111.
11/24 @ GSW — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Golden State comes in 1-4 over its last five, scoring 114 a night and allowing 120, shooting 44 percent and 38 from three, 24 free throws a game; Curry at 24 and Wiggins at 15 a game. Without Green (4 straight), Payton II (3 straight). One day's rest. San Antonio comes in 0-5 over its last five, scoring 103 a night and allowing 121, shooting 42 percent and 33 from three, 19 free throws a game; Johnson at 20 and Collins at 17 a game. That is 5 straight losses. One day's rest.
So: Golden State wins, and the game turns on the arc, Golden State at 38 percent from three to San Antonio's 33. Call it Golden State 119, San Antonio 111.
11/08 vs POR 121-118 — SAC notes
SAC won 121-118 in 1 overtime. SAC shot 46% (41 of 89) to POR's 51%, 11 of 37 from three, and went to the line 38 times to POR's 29 — 28 points from the stripe to their 22. The glass went 50-36 for them. Sabonis led with 27 (11 of 14, 5 of 7 at the line); Monk added 23, Huerter 17. The hinge was Q1, 34-29: from level to 5 ahead. SAC trailed 56-60 at the half and won the second half 65-58. Murray was the night's best plus/minus at +8.
11/10 vs OKC 105-98 — SAC notes
SAC won 105-98. SAC shot 42% (38 of 91) to OKC's 45%, 13 of 47 from three. The glass went 52-38 for them. Huerter led with 28 (11 of 19, 4 of 10 from three); Murray added 24, Sabonis 17. The hinge was Q1, 34-20: from level to 14 ahead, and the lead reached 17.
11/13 vs CLE 132-120 — SAC notes
SAC won 132-120. SAC shot 59% (49 of 83) to CLE's 49%, 20 of 42 from three. Fox led with 28 (11 of 20, 2 of 6 from three, 4 of 7 at the line); Murray added 25, Sabonis 23. The hinge was Q3, 42-29: a lead of 8 became 21. Murray was the night's best plus/minus at +21.
11/15 @ LAL 125-110 — SAC notes
SAC won 125-110. SAC shot 50% (48 of 96) to LAL's 51%, 16 of 44 from three. SAC turned it over 15 times to LAL's 23. Sabonis led with 29 (13 of 19); Fox added 28, Huerter 28. The hinge was Q1, 38-25: from level to 13 ahead, and the lead reached 26. Huerter was the night's best plus/minus at +21.
11/17 @ SAS 129-120 — SAC notes
SAC won 129-120. SAC shot 54% (46 of 85) to SAS's 47%, 18 of 42 from three. Fox led with 43 (14 of 24, 5 of 11 from three, 10 of 13 at the line); Sabonis added 27, Monk 20. The hinge was Q4, 34-26: a lead of 1 became 9, and the lead reached 16.
11/19 @ DAL — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Dallas comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 129 a night and allowing 126, shooting 49 percent and 38 from three, 22 free throws a game; Dončić at 30 and Irving at 30 a game. Without Kleber (5 straight). Second night of a back-to-back. Sacramento comes in 5-0 over its last five, scoring 122 a night and allowing 113, shooting 50 percent and 37 from three, 24 free throws a game; Fox at 33 and Sabonis at 25 a game. That is 5 straight wins. It has won the glass by 6 a night. Without Mitchell (3 straight). One day's rest.
So: Dallas wins, and the game turns on the defense, Sacramento allowing 113 a night to Dallas's 126 and the glass, where Sacramento has been plus-6 a night and Dallas minus-1. Call it Dallas 121, Sacramento 120, Sacramento keeping it close.
11/20 @ NOP — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
New Orleans comes in 2-3 over its last five, scoring 118 a night and allowing 116, shooting 51 percent and 42 from three, 25 free throws a game; Ingram at 25 and Williamson at 22 a game. Without McCollum (7 straight), Nance Jr. (3 straight), Alvarado (2 straight). One day's rest. Sacramento comes in 5-0 over its last five, scoring 124 a night and allowing 112, shooting 51 percent and 39 from three, 21 free throws a game; Fox at 32 and Sabonis at 26 a game. That is 5 straight wins. It has won the glass by 4 a night. Second night of a back-to-back.
So: New Orleans wins, in a game with no one edge to lean on. Call it New Orleans 117, Sacramento 116, Sacramento keeping it close.
11/22 @ NOP — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
New Orleans comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 124 a night and allowing 114, shooting 52 percent and 44 from three, 23 free throws a game; Ingram at 25 and Williamson at 22 a game. It has won the glass by 5 a night. Without McCollum (8 straight), Nance Jr. (4 straight). One day's rest. Sacramento comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 122 a night and allowing 118, shooting 51 percent and 38 from three, 22 free throws a game; Fox at 29 and Sabonis at 24 a game. One day's rest.
So: New Orleans wins, and the game turns on the glass, where New Orleans has been plus-5 a night and Sacramento minus-2 and the arc, New Orleans at 44 percent from three to Sacramento's 38. Call it New Orleans 119, Sacramento 115, Sacramento keeping it close.
11/24 @ MIN — I Know, the desk before tip-off
Written before tip-off, from the five games each side brought in.
Minnesota comes in 4-1 over its last five, scoring 114 a night and allowing 111, shooting 49 percent and 35 from three, 26 free throws a game; Towns at 26 and Edwards at 22 a game. That is 3 straight wins. One day's rest. Sacramento comes in 3-2 over its last five, scoring 118 a night and allowing 118, shooting 48 percent and 36 from three, 24 free throws a game; Fox at 28 and Sabonis at 24 a game. Without Ellis (2 straight). One day's rest.
So: Minnesota wins, and the game turns on the defense, Minnesota allowing 111 a night to Sacramento's 118. Call it Minnesota 116, Sacramento 111.
Who is who
the initials in the Players column
SASBW B. Wesley
CB C. Bassey
CO C. Osman
DM D. McDermott
JC J. Champagnie
JS J. Sochan
KJ K. Johnson
MB M. Branham
SM S. Mamukelashvili
VW V. Wembanyama
ZC Z. Collins
SACAV A. Vezenkov
CD C. Duarte
DF D. Fox
DS D. Sabonis
HB H. Barnes
JM J. McGee
KE K. Ellis
KH K. Huerter
KM K. Murray
MM M. Monk
SAS/SAC the team itself, not a player
-- the feed named nobody
What
What happened
the codes in the Events column
M2 / M3 made 2 / made 3
X2 / X3 missed 2 / missed 3
FT / X1 free throw made / missed
AST assist
OR / DR offensive / defensive rebound
STL steal
BLK block
TO turnover
FL foul
OF offensive foul — ends the possession
VIOL violation
JUMP jump ball
TM timeout
IR instant replay
HE heave at the buzzer, filed to the team
END the clock ran out, ball in hand
Where
Where a shot came from
the middle field of M3.LW.25
RM at the rim inside 4 ft
RC right corner
RW right wing
SO straight on
LW left wing
LC left corner
M3.LW.25 made 3, left wing, 25 ft
X2.RM.01 missed 2, at the rim, 1 ft
When
When it happened
the Offset column
one number per event, in the Events order:
whole seconds from the start of the
possession to that event
Events FL X3.RC.23 OR M2.RM.01
Offset 0 18 22 24
the foul opens the possession at 0s;
the putback ends it at 24s, which is
the possession's own Dur
Fox's season-high 43 leads Kings past Wembanyama, Spurs 129-120 in in-season tourney
SAN ANTONIO -- — Sacramento Kings All-Star De’Aaron Fox celebrated playing in the In-Season Tournament with his finest game of the season.
De’Aaron Fox scored a season-high 43 points, and the Sacramento Kings overcame 27 points from Victor Wembanyama to hold off the San Antonio Spurs 129-120 on Friday night to remain undefeated during the in-season tournament.
Sacramento is 2-0 in the West Group C standings and the Spurs are 0-3.
“I’m not one of those guys that are like, ‘I think it’s dumb,’ because I don’t,” Fox said. “I think it could be interesting for this league. Like I said, almost every league in the world does some type of in-season tournament, so I think it’s cool that the NBA is trying to implement it.”
Domantas Sabonis had 27 points and 14 rebounds as Sacramento won its fifth straight. Malik Monk added 20 points in the Kings’ fourth straight win in San Antonio.
Zach Collins had 28 points and Keldon Johnson added 21 points for the Spurs, who have lost seven straight after opening the season 3-2.
“It’s an everyday fight,” Wembanyama said. “I know the end of the season will not look like the beginning of the season. We’ve got a good way to go, progression.”
Wembanyama was 12 for 26 from the field after scoring a season-low eight points in a 123-87 loss at Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
The 7-foot-3 rookie from France added nine rebounds and a series of highlight plays.
Despite being pushed to the baseline on a foul by Keegan Murray , Wembanyama stretched from behind the backboard to tip in a layup off an alley-oop pass from Collins.
“He’s a special player,” Fox said. “Extremely special player. When he’s rolling, you have to be under him because if they throw the ball up, there’s literally nothing you can do.”
But the veteran Kings withstood the highlights and the runs to beat the young Spurs.
Fox was the catalyst.
The seventh-year guard out of Kentucky had 16 points in the fourth quarter and finished one point shy of matching his career high of 44 points, which he has done twice. It was the seventh 40-point game of his career.
Fox was 14 for 24 from the field, including 5 for 11 on 3-pointers.
“He’s a great player,” Sacramento guard Chris Duarte said. “You guys see it day in, day out. He’s a guy that we definitely need him scoring the ball like he does.”
The Kings went on a 7-0 run after the Spurs pulled to 112-111 with six minutes remaining to regain control of a back-and-forth contest.
Sacramento opened the third quarter on a 15-4 run for its largest lead to that point at 77-66. San Antonio shot 1 for 5 during the run.
The Spurs were without starting guard Devin Vassell and backup point guard Tre Jones . Vassell sat out with a strained groin and Jones missed his third straight game with a strained right hamstring.
San Antonio had 33 assists despite being without two of its primary ballhandlers.
The Spurs raced to a 9-0 lead with Wembanyama scoring six points. San Antonio opened the game going 4 for 6 on 3-pointers.
“He’s definitely somebody that you’ve got to think twice before you get to the paint because he’s so tall,” Duarte said “But we took advantage just by being physical with him and make it tough for him.”
San Antonio stretched the lead to 18 points in the first quarter only to lose that lead 30 seconds into the second quarter.