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Sacramento Kings: 3 players who stood out in win over Thunder

By Rafe Wong

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots as Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings applies pressure during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots as Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings applies pressure during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 9: Iman Shumpert #9 of the Sacramento Kings speaks with media after defeating 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 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 speaks with media after defeating 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Iman Shumpert

I mentioned in my preview for this game that Iman Shumpert would need to have a good night, and fortunately, that was the case. For the game, Shumpert had the responsibility of attempting to limit Paul George on both ends of the floor.

Offensively, Shumpert did his job as he was able to record 23 points while shooting 9-18 from the floor and 4-11 from the three-point line. To be fair, Shumpert did score all of his points in the first half of the match, but those points were huge for the Kings starting off the game hot.

Defensively, Shumpert did a solid job when guarding George. The multiple All-Star was able to record 27 points while shooting 9-24 from the floor.

Although 27 points is a lot, we are talking about Shumpert having to guard one of Oklahoma City’s top scorers. So even though he allowed George to get 27 points, he at least made George take a lot of shot attempts in order to reach that mark. Iman was also able to record four steals in the game as well.

When the Kings defeated the Thunder a few weeks back, Shumpert was one of the Kings’ best players on that night. So it is only fitting that he is one of the top players for tonight’s game as well.

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