Fan Reactions: Sacramento Kings Defeat Pelicans
By Rafe Wong
See how the social media world reacted while watching the Sacramento Kings defeat the New Orleans Pelicans in the Smoothie King Center.
Last night, the Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 114-103. With the win, the Kings now have a record of 16-34 for the season which has them ranked # in the NBA.
With the purple and white taking action in New Orleans yesterday, it caused many in the Kings community to take their reactions and opinions on their performance via social media.
With that being said, listed down below are some reactions that the A Royal Pain team was able to gather up pertaining to yesterday’s game between the Kings and the Pelicans.
Reactions
De'Aaron Fox! Can they give Bogi an assist for that, please?
— Deuce Mason (@DeuceMason) January 31, 2018
Papagiannis has 4 assists in 5 minutes of action. Setting some mean picks.
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) January 31, 2018
Papa's had a good stretch here.
— Akis (@Aykis16) January 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/aDM_Salsa/status/958509570673946625
I think Zach is hitting the rookie wall
— Carmichael Dave (@CarmichaelDave) January 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheSanjeshSingh/status/958520700389609472
Young Kings out here hoopin!
— Jason Wise (@Jason_Wise) January 31, 2018
I would literally never want to be under a basket with Z-Bo, ever
— Morgan Ragan (@momoragan) January 31, 2018
Final Thoughts
Overall, last night’s contest was encouraging to watch if one is a Kings fan. Not only was Sacramento able to win on the road, but they won based on the play of BOTH their veterans and youth.
For the young guys, the group was led by De’Aaron Fox who is looking more and more comfortable while playing against NBA competition. He finished the game recording 15 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
In terms of the veteran players, guys like Zach Randolph, Garrett Temple, and Kosta Koufos helped the Kings immensely in winning the game. For the match, the trio combined for 58 points and 31 rebounds while shooting 23-47 from the floor.
Overall, great effort by the Kings last night. With this victory under their belts, they finished their six-game road trip with a 3-3 record which is a solid accomplishment for this group of guys.
Can their momentum continue on Friday when they face off against the elite Golden State Warriors?