The Phoenix Suns visited the Golden 1 Center to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday night for their penultimate game of the season. The Suns could secure the No. 6 or No. 7 seed depending on the result of their game, as well as the New Orleans Pelicans-Golden State Warriors matchup.
Meanwhile, the Kings are behind the LA Lakers in the Western Conference. The Lakers barely defeated the Memphis Grizzlies earlier on the night, putting them ahead of Sacramento for now.
If the Kings get the win, they will be back ahead of the Lakers, as they won the tie-breaker. They would have an easier season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Suns take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers have the Pelicans on their hands, while the Warriors have the Utah Jazz.
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Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Players Stats and Box Scores
Phoenix Suns players' stats and box scores
Kevin Durant led the way for the Phoenix Suns in their 108-107 win over the Sacramento Kings with 28 points, five rebounds and three assists. Devin Booker added 21 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen scored 20 and 19 points, respectively.
Sacramento Kings players' stats and box scores
Domantas Sabonis had a near triple-double of 25 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in their heartbreaking loss to the Phoenix Suns. De'Aaron Fox added 23 points, five rebounds, six assists and four steals. Keegan Murray had 23 points and seven boards, while Keon Ellis scored 17 points.
What happened in Phoenix Suns' win against Sacramento Kings?
The Sacramento Kings failed to go ahead of the LA Lakers after their 108-107 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The Kings had an opportunity to leapfrog the Lakers in the standings but now need to go all on the final day of the regular season.
Sacramento had the game won with a double-digit lead in the second half, but the Suns were persistent, led by Kevin Durant. It was a five-point game heading into the second half, with Phoenix back at it the entire fourth quarter.
Bradley Beal trimmed the lead to two points with a minute left. De'Aaron Fox missed a potential dagger, while Domantas Sabonis fouled Durant, who tied the game at the free throw line. Sabonis committed another foul with nine seconds left.
Jusuf Nurkic split his free throws to give Phoenix a one-point lead. Fox got the ball for the final possession of the game, but Devin Booker was ready, as he stole the rock with two seconds remaining.
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