Thank you. Hey, everybody. The Kings with a seven-game homestand opening tonight against Memphis. They lead at the break 65-54. The King's starting back court finally showing up in this game. Monk and Levine combining for 31 of the 65 points, Jerry, an outstanding half for the Kings. Maybe other than the turnovers, really nothing to get, you know, too down on. I think a little careless

with the ball at times, nine turnovers, a little too much, but other than that, an outstanding

half. Yeah, you know, I point to the defense. I think that's the most active that I've seen

the King's defense all year, and they really have turned over the grizzlies a lot and they have really the ball pressure

has been consistent it's allowed them to get out in the open court and it's also the the best ball

movement I think you know that the ball really isn't sticking you know you're seeing a lot of guys

moving the ball and getting good shots excellent half you know just got to see another

half just like yet yeah jerry the kings in the first quarter turned over uh memphis six times

in seven possessions uh as part of the success on offense do you think that has to do with the pace

that the kings are playing at oh i do i mean and certainly that's the way memphis wants to play too but right now the Kings are playing at? Oh, I do. I mean, certainly that's the way Memphis wants to play too.

But right now the Kings are better at it.

And a lot of it is just like, say, getting at some open court opportunities, I think, has been a real key.

And then the second unit, La Ravia and Keon Ellis, they've been terrific. I thought Devin Carter really

showed up defensively. It created some things. But I thought the depth of the Kings, the things we'd

wanted to see from that second unit, the activity was very good.

This is a game you have to win on the opening of the homestine.

They don't have John Morant.

They don't have Pippin.

They got guys out of the lineup.

I mean, you must win this game.

This sets up the table.

You got so many tough teams coming in after tonight.

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