Kings vs. 76ers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Saturday January 29, 2022
Sacramento Kings 58, Philadelphia 76ers 46 (Q2 01:18)
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Joel Embiid’s first FG comes at the 1:34 mark of the 2nd Q. – 8:30 PM
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Embiid has attempted 10 foul shots this quarter. – 8:28 PM
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Kings able to convert 16 points off the Sixers’ 12 turnovers thus far. – 8:23 PM
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Kings with their largest lead – up 17 now with 4:00 to play in the 2nd quarter. Philly has turned the ball over 12 times already – 8:22 PM
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Philadelphia looks like they’re running in quick sand right now. Joel Embiid is struggling and the Kings are getting whatever they want on the offensive end. Philly trails it 52-37. #Sixers – 8:22 PM
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Kings are already up to 16 assists. Just 1 turnover. 4 minutes left in the 2Q. – 8:21 PM
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Embiid is having unEmbiidlike performance this far. The Sixers standout has 5 points on 0-for-4 shooting. He is 5 of 6 from the foul line, tho. – 8:20 PM
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The Kings are playing…really well. – 8:19 PM
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So, this is what the Sixers look like when Embiid struggles. He’s missed his first four shots and Philly trails 45-31 with less than five to play in the first half. – 8:18 PM
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Sac has outscored the Sixers 14-3 so far in the second and leads 45-30. – 8:16 PM
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Good to see Davion start to knock down some shots for the Kings. – 8:16 PM
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#Sixers down 12 (40-28) to an inferior team (the Kings). Rinse. Repeat. – 8:13 PM
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Some boos for the Sixers, who trail 40-28 after a driving Tyrese Haliburton layup.
They’ve got 10 turnovers within the first 15 minutes. Kings have none. – 8:10 PM
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Kings are fired up and playing fast. They lead the Sixers 40-28 with 9:11 remaining in the 2Q. – 8:10 PM
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Seven steals for the Kings with 10:12 remaining in the second quarter. Active hands. 9 turnovers for the Sixers. – 8:07 PM
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Sixers had seven turnovers to the Kings’ zero in that first quarter. That’s how you shoot 59 percent and trail by four. – 8:04 PM
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Kings 31, Sixers 27 at the end of the first. Sixers were uncharacteristically sloppy with the ball, with seven turnovers. Kings turned those into seven points and got eight more FG attempts. Harris with 9 on 4-of-5 shooting and 3 rebounds. Embiid if 0-of-2 from floor. – 8:04 PM
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after 1.
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/4h01VSwB7I – 8:03 PM
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Kings come out firing in Philly, lead the Sixers 31-27 after 1Q. Barnes leads with 10 points. Davion Mitchell has 8. – 8:02 PM
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Damian Jones triple. Kings up 31-25. – 8:01 PM
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Two games after nearly beating the Kings by themselves, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are outscoring the Pelicans 38-34 at halftime by themselves. – 8:00 PM
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Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry said before the game the they would need to throw a bunch of different looks at Embiid tonight. They’ve had multiple bodies swarming him, which has led to two early turnovers but also two assists (including one to Green for a corner 3) – 7:57 PM
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You can just see Tobias Harris getting back into a groove. He’s not thinking out there. He’s catching and immediately making a move which allows him to get into a flow on the offensive end. #Sixers – 7:57 PM
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Tobias Harris … wow – 7:56 PM
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Harris is hot tonight. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ngyxfFGAVc – 7:56 PM
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Harrison Barnes is playing very well early. 10 points in the first 7 minutes. – 7:53 PM
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Curry doing Curry things. 👌 pic.twitter.com/HpZw9fVk72 – 7:50 PM
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In the podcast from yesterday, @James Edwards III and I chatted about the Woj report on the Kings being out on Simmons.
It’s always been a bit tough for me to find the deal that makes sense for both Sacramento and Philly there. I explain why.
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a tre for Tisse! pic.twitter.com/qElnyRMbOY – 7:47 PM
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🔔World B. Free🔔
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Bagley with a big swat. Kings are running two players at Embiid almost every time. – 7:46 PM
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a quick 3-pointer for @Davion Mitchell‘s 3rd career-start 👌 pic.twitter.com/b4yyEzQtDm – 7:46 PM
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Harrison Barnes with back-to-back triples. 9-4 Kings. Good ball movement from Kings early. – 7:45 PM
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Davion Mitchell drills a 3 to open the scoring. 3-0 Kings. – 7:41 PM
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#Sixers center Joel Embiid needs 32 points to tie Steve Mix for 15th on the 76ers all-time points list at 7,559. – 7:41 PM
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play ball. 🏀 pic.twitter.com/lClgEQZAav – 7:36 PM
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the Curry is about to be extra spicy tonight.🌶
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GAME THEORY PODCAST: @James Edwards III IS HERE!
We run through some NBA Trade Deadline News/Notes (including Simmons/Kings dead?).
Then, we go through All-star starters, and make our picks for All-Star reserves.
APPLE: https://t.co/hIOdTG6pmm
YOUTUBE: https://t.co/RBptcNkdJT pic.twitter.com/wzHYvkCc2l – 7:12 PM
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“what should the kings do at the trade deadline?” pic.twitter.com/JoiFbnBEVX – 7:08 PM
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tonight’s starting five:
• @Matisse Thybulle
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Seth Curry
• @Tyrese Maxey
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Today’s Starting Lineup Powered by @Verizon
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👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
👑 @Davion Mitchell
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Marvin Bagley
👑 @Richaun Holmes pic.twitter.com/iNDdKVU4uX – 7:04 PM
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Kings starters vs. 76ers:
G – Tyrese Haliburton
G – Davion Mitchell
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Richaun Holmes – 7:03 PM
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Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Philadelphia 76ers – 1/29:
G – Tyrese Haliburton
G – Davion Mitchell
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Richaun Holmes – 7:01 PM
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it’s 21 degrees but this drip keeps us warm 🔥
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Chimezie Metu is available for the Kings tonight in Philly – 7:00 PM
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Updated Injury Report at Philadelphia 76ers – 1/29:
De’Aaron Fox (left ankle soreness) – OUT
Chimezie Metu (left knee soreness) – AVAILABLE – 7:00 PM
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Andre Iguodala won’t travel on this upcoming Houston, San Antonio road trip. Scrimmaged yesterday and felt good, per Kerr, and new plan is to have him return on Thursday at home vs Kings. – 6:55 PM
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#DidYouknowFlow: #Sixers swingman Danny Green, who has 3,783 career three-point attempts, needs one more to tie Jason Williams for 50th on the #NBA all-time three-point attempts list. – 6:51 PM
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“It is a sore ankle. That’s been it. He dresses, he tries it, and then he’s really the only one that knows the pain threshold of where it is or anything. So, yeah, all it is is an ankle right now, so there’s not anything else going on.” – Alvin Gentry on De’Aaron Fox’s ankle – 6:39 PM
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“Don’t know how long he’ll be out. It is a sore ankle. That’s been it. He dresses, he tries it and then he’s really the only one that knows the pain threshold of where it is or anything. All it is is an ankle right now, there’s not anything else going on.” -Gentry on De’Aaron Fox – 6:30 PM
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Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry says there’s nothing more to De’Aaron Fox’s ankle other than soreness. Treatment continues, he’s warmed up each of the past few games in hopes to play but has been unable to. – 6:18 PM
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#Kings coach Alvin Gentry, asked how much the impending Feb. 10 trade deadline is impacting his team: ‘I can’t answer that. … These couple weeks there’s going to be (rumors) out there nobody’s talked about.’ #Sixers – 6:15 PM
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According to Gentry, it’s still just a sore ankle for De’Aaron Fox. Nothing more. He doesn’t have an idea of how long he’ll be out of action. – 6:14 PM
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#Kings coach Alvin Gentry on longtime buddy Doc Rivers: ‘I have a special relationship with Doc and always will.’ – 6:13 PM
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guess whose shoes…👀
👟 @SoleSavy – 6:12 PM
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#Kings coach Alvin Gentry: ‘Thybulle reminds me (defensively) of Michael Cooper.’ #Sixers – 6:08 PM
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#Kings coach Alvin Gentry: ‘Thybulle has got to be, if not the best, one of the top 2 (wing defenders) in the league.’ #Sixers – 6:06 PM
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#Kings coach Alvin Gentry: ‘I think the thing that makes (Joel Embiid) so tough is he’s a really skilled basketball player for a big guy and has a really high basketball IQ.’ #Sixers – 6:05 PM
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#Kings coach Alvin Gentry: De’Aaron Fox is out tonight vs #Sixers – 6:04 PM
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According to Alvin Gentry, De’Aaron Fox is out of action again today in Philly. He’s missed the last three games with a sore left ankle. – 6:04 PM
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Alvin Gentry says De’Aaron Fox will be out for today’s game against the Sixers. – 6:04 PM
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De’Aaron Fox is out for today’s game in Philadelphia. Chimezie Metu is a game time decision. – 6:04 PM
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Kings coach Alvin Gentry said De’Aaron Fox is out tonight #Sixers – 6:04 PM
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Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry says De’Aaron Fox will be out again vs. the 76ers tonight after missing the past three games due to left ankle soreness. Chimezie Metu (knee) will be a gametime decision. – 6:04 PM
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We’ve now got a basketball court down for the back half of today’s Wells Fargo Center doubleheader.
No shootaround or walkthrough today for the Sixers, who are getting set to play the 18-32 Kings: pic.twitter.com/BApsTOwL11 – 6:03 PM
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Doc Rivers says Seth Curry will be back tonight for the Sixers. – 5:57 PM
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Seth Curry will play and start tonight, Doc Rivers says. – 5:50 PM
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#Sixers coach Doc Rivers: Seth Curry will play and start tonight – 5:50 PM
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Doc Rivers says Seth Curry will play and start #Sixers – 5:50 PM
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Seth Curry is playing tonight #Sixers – 5:50 PM
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Tyrese Haliburton was absolutely beside himself when Robert Woodard II took the first bite of his Philly cheesesteak from the middle 😂 pic.twitter.com/hMRRep6w0H – 5:20 PM
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WFC transitioning from #Flyers game to tonight’s #Sixers-#Kings contest pic.twitter.com/u5NWMh9AjR – 5:04 PM
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Best eFG% on pull-ups this season (min 100 FGA, 199 qualifiers):
Mike Conley- 59.3
Seth Curry- 55.8
Jrue Holiday- 54.8
Terry Rozier- 54.7
Darius Garland- 53.5
Desmond Bane- 53.0
Tyrese Haliburton- 52.7
Chris Paul- 52.6
Kelly Oubre- 52.1
Kevin Durant- 52.0
DeMar DeRozan- 51.4 – 5:02 PM
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Biggest difference between best and second-best player on a team, per @Alberto de Roa‘s Global Rating
Nikola Jokic-Aaron Gordon: 14.54
Joel Embiid-Tobias Harris: 9.38
Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jrue Holiday: 8.51
Stephen Curry-Andrew Wiggins: 7.69
Trae Young-John Collins: 7.50 – 4:53 PM
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Worst TS% on drives (among top 50 in drives):
Rick Rubio- 45.3
Tyrese Haliburton- 45.6
Josh Giddey- 46.2
Devin Booker- 47.6
Tyler Herro- 48.2
Nickeil Alexander-Walker- 49.5
Reggie Jackson- 49.9
LaMelo Ball- 50.1
RJ Barrett- 50.3
Lu Dort- 51.6
Franz Wagner- 52.1
Trae Young- 52.4 – 4:50 PM
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Thank God For Life, Health and Strength 🙏🏾💪🏾
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Flyers games wrapped up, #Sixers and #Kings tipping off in a few hours pic.twitter.com/E7GwW3EgT1 – 4:15 PM
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“Logically speaking, there’s no reason that we should have pet dogs, and cats, and fishes, and hamsters. They don’t do anything.”
Listen to the full episode of The Big Niang Theory for the context of @Matisse Thybulle‘s spicy take. 😂🐶
Listen & follow: https://t.co/uEFzRZ1Ggj pic.twitter.com/n1FNTMjO9q – 4:07 PM
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Best eFG% on catch-and-shoot FGAs this season (min 150 FGA, 90 qualifiers):
Keldon Johnson (!) – 71.2 (!)
Anfernee Simons – 70.2
Fred VanVleet – 69.9
Harrison Barnes – 67.0
Luke Kennard – 66.6
Patty Mills – 66.3
Andrew Wiggins – 65.9
Malik Monk – 65.4
Anthony Edwards – 64.5 – 3:22 PM
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Worst eFG% on wide-open FGAs this season (min 80 FGA):
Julius Randle- 37.2 (!)
Josh Giddey- 37.4
Chimezie Metu- 38.4
Giannis- 39.8
Isaac Okoro- 40.0
Davion Mitchell- 40.3
Dennis Schroder- 40.6
Chuma Okeke- 42.7
Darius Bazley- 44.4
Jae’Sean Tate- 44.6
De’Anthony Melton- 44.8 – 3:13 PM