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Sacramento Kings: 3 players who stood out in win over T-Wolves

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 9: Iman Shumpert #9 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 9, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 9: Iman Shumpert #9 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 9, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 17: De’Aaron Fox #5 and Iman Shumpert #9 of the Sacramento Kings high five during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 17: De’Aaron Fox #5 and Iman Shumpert #9 of the Sacramento Kings high five during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

De’Aaron Fox

Another night, another solid game for De’Aaron Fox. To no surprise, Fox was able to push the pace for the Kings which helped their offense immensely. As the game went on, the Timberwolves could not keep up with the speed of Fox and the Kings’ offense which led to Sacramento scoring a whopping 121 points for the game.

Individually, Fox had a nice game as he finished with 16 points,10 assists, and zero turnovers.

Willie Cauley-Stein

I mentioned in my game preview that the winner of the battle between Karl-Anthony Towns and Willie Cauley-Stein might be the deciding factor to tonight’s winner. Although Cauley-Stein lost the individual battle to Towns, Willie still had himself a good game.

During tonight’s contest, Willie was a huge asset for the Kings on the offensive end as he was able to get buckets when his team needed points on the board. Not only that, but his aggressive approach was able to force fouls on the Timberwolves defense which allowed the Kings to get to the free-throw line often.

For the night, Willie scored 25 points and grabbed five rebounds.

Iman Shumpert

The Kings got major help from their veteran players tonight, but the guy that stood out the most was Iman Shumpert. Throughout the night, Shumpert was making plays on both ends of the court whether it was making perimeter shots or key defensive stops. Without his presence, I do not think the Kings will be leaving the Golden 1 Center tonight with the victory.

Final stat line for Shumpert was 17 points, two assists, and two rebounds.

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