Game 80 Notes: Sacramento Kings Win Big In Arco Finale

A magical place deserves a magical ending, and that is what happened last night as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-112. The Kings now increase their season record to 32-48.

Yes, it has finally come where the Kings and their fans say their goodbyes to Sleep Train (Arco) Arena, but the Kings despite being the underdogs came out with the thunderous upset.

The game started out sluggish for the Kings as they trailed 30-22 ending the first quarter. As it looked like early on that the Kings would get blown out of their home court for a final time they answered back outscoring the Thunder 34-22 in the second quarter.

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With the Kings leading OKC 56-52 going into the second half, the Thunder were able to take back the lead ending the third quarter leading 84-83. With the last quarter left in Arco, the Kings were then able to compose themselves and complete the epic comeback.

During these final minutes of the game, it consisted of clutch shots by Darren Collison, OKC completing a couple of three-point possessions at the end to attempt a comeback, and Rudy Gay making two free-throws to put the win on concrete for the Kings with seconds left.

It was a night for anyone that loves the Sacramento Kings to never forget. What better way to play the final game in the glorious Arco Arena than with the Kings pulling off the rare upset in the final possession of the game.

Here are some more fun facts to know from last evening’s game.

• Omri Casspi and Marco Belinelli were ruled out of this game due to injuries.
• Rajon Rondo was ruled out to rest. Really?
• Rudy Gay scored 24 points which included hitting the 2 game-winning free throws.
• Darren Collison was the Kings top scorer by recording 27 points.
• Seth Curry came off the bench and scored 20 points which included 6 three-point shots made.
• Kevin Durant lead the Thunder in scoring by recording 31 points.
• DeMarcus Cousins finished the game with 15 points and 7 rebounds.
• The Kings turned the ball over only 11 times compared to the Thunder’s 21 turnovers committed.
• Kings won the match of points scored in the paint 52-42.
• The Kings honored all their “legends” that attended the game during halftime.
• Noteworthy Kings legends that attended last night were Rick Adelman (former head coach), Mike Bibby, and Peja Stojakovic.
• Noteworthy Kings that did not attend last night’s game were Mitch Richmond and Chris Webber.
• OKC shot under 80% from the free throw line (75%) which meant people in attendance won free Jumbo Jacks.
• Brad Miller cheated on the tricycle race.

The Kings days/nights playing the Sleep Train (Arco) Arena may be over, but their season still remains in progress. The Kings next contest will be played against the Phoenix Suns tomorrow night.