The Sacramento Kings (11-17) play against the Toronto Raptors (14-14) at Scotiabank Arena
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday December 13, 2021
Sacramento Kings 101, Toronto Raptors 124 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
“To be honest with you, I’m very proud of myself.”
– @wacchi1013 pic.twitter.com/upAIbXIEoa – 10:04 PM
“To be honest with you, I’m very proud of myself.”
– @wacchi1013 pic.twitter.com/upAIbXIEoa – 10:04 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox says questioning whether or not he cares about winning is dumb. He says he has won everywhere but here in Sac, playing basketball his entire life. That doesn’t just go away now that he’s made it to the NBA and just got paid. – 10:02 PM
De’Aaron Fox says questioning whether or not he cares about winning is dumb. He says he has won everywhere but here in Sac, playing basketball his entire life. That doesn’t just go away now that he’s made it to the NBA and just got paid. – 10:02 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“I don’t think it’s one thing. I think everybody on the team likes each other. Everybody gets along. We talk off the court, but when we get on the court, we need to hear each other’s voices.” — Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox on not playing together – 10:02 PM
“I don’t think it’s one thing. I think everybody on the team likes each other. Everybody gets along. We talk off the court, but when we get on the court, we need to hear each other’s voices.” — Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox on not playing together – 10:02 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
So, the Raptors essentially forced the Kings to
a) fire their coach after crushing them in Sacramento
b) hold a players-only meeting after crushing them in Toronto – 9:55 PM
So, the Raptors essentially forced the Kings to
a) fire their coach after crushing them in Sacramento
b) hold a players-only meeting after crushing them in Toronto – 9:55 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Yuta Watanabe after his first career double-double: “I’m really proud of myself.”
“I was gassed at the end but that’s how it should be. Every time I get on the court I work hard, bring energy, so after every game I should be gassed.” – 9:51 PM
Yuta Watanabe after his first career double-double: “I’m really proud of myself.”
“I was gassed at the end but that’s how it should be. Every time I get on the court I work hard, bring energy, so after every game I should be gassed.” – 9:51 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
“I’m really proud of myself” – Yuta Watanabe on his double double tonight – 9:50 PM
“I’m really proud of myself” – Yuta Watanabe on his double double tonight – 9:50 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
“Right now, I’m not playing to the level that I’m capable of playing at. That’s on me to continue to get better and do more for my team. If I wasn’t at a level where I could play, then I wouldn’t be out there.” -Harrison Barnes – 9:49 PM
“Right now, I’m not playing to the level that I’m capable of playing at. That’s on me to continue to get better and do more for my team. If I wasn’t at a level where I could play, then I wouldn’t be out there.” -Harrison Barnes – 9:49 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“Right now, we’re not playing together. That’s really what it boils down to. And as a group, we’ve discussed it, and that’s really all I’m going to say on that at this point.” — Kings forward Harrison Barnes – 9:47 PM
“Right now, we’re not playing together. That’s really what it boils down to. And as a group, we’ve discussed it, and that’s really all I’m going to say on that at this point.” — Kings forward Harrison Barnes – 9:47 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“What sort of advice would you give yourself as an 18 year old.”
Fred VanVleet: “Well, I was right.” – 9:47 PM
“What sort of advice would you give yourself as an 18 year old.”
Fred VanVleet: “Well, I was right.” – 9:47 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes kept it pretty simple and said right now his Kings aren’t playing together right now, and he didn’t want to expand beyond that – 9:46 PM
Harrison Barnes kept it pretty simple and said right now his Kings aren’t playing together right now, and he didn’t want to expand beyond that – 9:46 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
“Right now, we’re not playing together, that’s what it boils down to.” -Harrison Barnes – 9:46 PM
“Right now, we’re not playing together, that’s what it boils down to.” -Harrison Barnes – 9:46 PM


Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“It’s starting to feel like it used to feel last year,” VanVleet says about COVID in general. He says he’s missed shoot-arounds the last few games because of morning tests. – 9:42 PM
“It’s starting to feel like it used to feel last year,” VanVleet says about COVID in general. He says he’s missed shoot-arounds the last few games because of morning tests. – 9:42 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
“It’s staring to feel like it used to feel” – Fred VanVleet on the COVID situation – 9:41 PM
“It’s staring to feel like it used to feel” – Fred VanVleet on the COVID situation – 9:41 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I’m more radical than most people would like to be … but these conversations don’t have to be divisive. We have to work with each other,” — Fred VanVleet on working for BIPOC representation – 9:40 PM
“I’m more radical than most people would like to be … but these conversations don’t have to be divisive. We have to work with each other,” — Fred VanVleet on working for BIPOC representation – 9:40 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“It was inspired with the social justice conversations the past two years … we ended up on a scholarship. It’s important to give back,” — Fred VanVleet on funding scholarship at UofT. – 9:38 PM
“It was inspired with the social justice conversations the past two years … we ended up on a scholarship. It’s important to give back,” — Fred VanVleet on funding scholarship at UofT. – 9:38 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet says the scholarship idea came out of dealing with social justice movement of last few years. Really pleased to do it, and is working on making it happen in Rockford. – 9:37 PM
VanVleet says the scholarship idea came out of dealing with social justice movement of last few years. Really pleased to do it, and is working on making it happen in Rockford. – 9:37 PM

Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Wire to Wire win for T.O.
Raps blowout the Kings & can move to .500 with another W in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Having some fun on the #SmithAndJones vlog.
#TheRap #NBA75 #nba
#rtz #Raptors #WeTheNorth @Paul Jones @Sportsnet @FAN590 pic.twitter.com/TidhkC1IQs – 9:32 PM
Wire to Wire win for T.O.
Raps blowout the Kings & can move to .500 with another W in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Having some fun on the #SmithAndJones vlog.
#TheRap #NBA75 #nba
#rtz #Raptors #WeTheNorth @Paul Jones @Sportsnet @FAN590 pic.twitter.com/TidhkC1IQs – 9:32 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“To be honest with you, I really have no idea what to say. It was just embarrassing. That’s the only phrase I think you can use is embarrassing.” — Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry – 9:30 PM
“To be honest with you, I really have no idea what to say. It was just embarrassing. That’s the only phrase I think you can use is embarrassing.” — Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry – 9:30 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
A non-COVID illness sent Banton home at half, Raptors say. He will not travel to Brooklyn – 9:30 PM
A non-COVID illness sent Banton home at half, Raptors say. He will not travel to Brooklyn – 9:30 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
“I really have no idea what to say. It was embarrassing” – Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry on tonight’s loss in Toronto. – 9:29 PM
“I really have no idea what to say. It was embarrassing” – Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry on tonight’s loss in Toronto. – 9:29 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Yuta Watanabe with a double-double (12&10). Big night for him and @KC_Shibata. 👍👊. – 9:25 PM
Yuta Watanabe with a double-double (12&10). Big night for him and @KC_Shibata. 👍👊. – 9:25 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Dalano Banton won’t be on the trip with Raptors to Brooklyn Tuesday. He “wasn’t feeling well” after halftime and was held out for second half vs. Kings. – 9:22 PM
Dalano Banton won’t be on the trip with Raptors to Brooklyn Tuesday. He “wasn’t feeling well” after halftime and was held out for second half vs. Kings. – 9:22 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
James Conner making a run at David Johnson’s franchise record of 20 total touchdowns in a season is quite the development – 9:22 PM
James Conner making a run at David Johnson’s franchise record of 20 total touchdowns in a season is quite the development – 9:22 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Dalano Banton probably won’t make the trip to Brooklyn tonight, Nick Nurse says – 9:21 PM
Dalano Banton probably won’t make the trip to Brooklyn tonight, Nick Nurse says – 9:21 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
I see it said a lot on Kings twitter and it’s worth clarifying:
The goal for the Kings this season wasn’t to make the play-in. It was to make the PLAYOFFS. That rout was most likely going to be through the play-in.
If this team sneaks into 10th & then loses, that’s not success. – 9:20 PM
I see it said a lot on Kings twitter and it’s worth clarifying:
The goal for the Kings this season wasn’t to make the play-in. It was to make the PLAYOFFS. That rout was most likely going to be through the play-in.
If this team sneaks into 10th & then loses, that’s not success. – 9:20 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings fall to the Raptors, 124-101.
👑@De’Aaron Fox finishes with a game-high 29 PTS
👑@Marvin Bagley (12 PTS, 11 REBS) posts another double-double off the bench
👑@Buddy Hield adds 14 PTS on 4-of-11 shooting from deep pic.twitter.com/xr3MqtqxN2 – 9:19 PM
FINAL: Kings fall to the Raptors, 124-101.
👑@De’Aaron Fox finishes with a game-high 29 PTS
👑@Marvin Bagley (12 PTS, 11 REBS) posts another double-double off the bench
👑@Buddy Hield adds 14 PTS on 4-of-11 shooting from deep pic.twitter.com/xr3MqtqxN2 – 9:19 PM


Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Dalano Banton “wasn’t feeling well” in the second half so the Raptors held him out. – 9:18 PM
Dalano Banton “wasn’t feeling well” in the second half so the Raptors held him out. – 9:18 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Dalano Banton wasn’t feeling well tonight and didn’t play in the second half – 9:18 PM
Dalano Banton wasn’t feeling well tonight and didn’t play in the second half – 9:18 PM


Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors’ 2 wins over Sacramento came by a combined margin of +42 (232-190). Alas, that concludes the season series. – 9:15 PM
The Raptors’ 2 wins over Sacramento came by a combined margin of +42 (232-190). Alas, that concludes the season series. – 9:15 PM


James Ham @James_HamNBA
From 3-0 to 0-3. The Kings’ yo-yo season continued Monday in Toronto when they lost their third straight, this time to the Raptors by a final of 122-101. Eight players scored in double-figures for Toronto as the Kings laid down once again. Here are 6 quick thoughts from the loss. – 9:10 PM
From 3-0 to 0-3. The Kings’ yo-yo season continued Monday in Toronto when they lost their third straight, this time to the Raptors by a final of 122-101. Eight players scored in double-figures for Toronto as the Kings laid down once again. Here are 6 quick thoughts from the loss. – 9:10 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings curb-stomped again, go 0-3 on the road trip, fall in Toronto 124-101. The 0-3 record felt worse somehow due to the margin of defeat, but up next 10 of the next 12 in Sacramento. Won’t leave California until January 6th when they depart for Denver. – 9:09 PM
Kings curb-stomped again, go 0-3 on the road trip, fall in Toronto 124-101. The 0-3 record felt worse somehow due to the margin of defeat, but up next 10 of the next 12 in Sacramento. Won’t leave California until January 6th when they depart for Denver. – 9:09 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors only had 11 players available tonight. 9 of them logged at least 10 minutes and they each scored in double figures. Season-high 53 points for the bench. First career double-double for Yuta. Scottie was sensational on both ends. FVV only had to play 26 mins. Great win. – 9:08 PM
The Raptors only had 11 players available tonight. 9 of them logged at least 10 minutes and they each scored in double figures. Season-high 53 points for the bench. First career double-double for Yuta. Scottie was sensational on both ends. FVV only had to play 26 mins. Great win. – 9:08 PM


Dave Mason @DeuceMason
The Raptors scored 124 points–two shy of their season-high.
Toronto’s bench put up 53 points. They average 23.3 per game (last in NBA).
Kings have lost 3 straight. – 9:08 PM
The Raptors scored 124 points–two shy of their season-high.
Toronto’s bench put up 53 points. They average 23.3 per game (last in NBA).
Kings have lost 3 straight. – 9:08 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Topes win! 124-101. That was thorough. Eight Raptors score in double digits, led by Chris Boucher’s 17. ‘ – 9:07 PM
Topes win! 124-101. That was thorough. Eight Raptors score in double digits, led by Chris Boucher’s 17. ‘ – 9:07 PM




Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Cherry on top courtesy of @Justin Champagnie pic.twitter.com/WTUoyRErtu – 9:03 PM
Cherry on top courtesy of @Justin Champagnie pic.twitter.com/WTUoyRErtu – 9:03 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Solomon Hill (hamstring injury), Buddy Hield (playing for Kings) wish each other speedy recoveries nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/13/sol… – 9:00 PM
Solomon Hill (hamstring injury), Buddy Hield (playing for Kings) wish each other speedy recoveries nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/13/sol… – 9:00 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Been writing, doesn’t seem I missed much
Raptors up a ton, Malachi going nuts and it’s Bonga time – 8:59 PM
Been writing, doesn’t seem I missed much
Raptors up a ton, Malachi going nuts and it’s Bonga time – 8:59 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Banton and Flynn have split backup PG minutes, and it might be the best that either of them has looked this season.
Meanwhile, VanVleet (the NBA’s minutes leader) is sitting on 26 mins, which would be the fewest he’s played all season. Raps in Brooklyn tomorrow, so this is huge. – 8:57 PM
Banton and Flynn have split backup PG minutes, and it might be the best that either of them has looked this season.
Meanwhile, VanVleet (the NBA’s minutes leader) is sitting on 26 mins, which would be the fewest he’s played all season. Raps in Brooklyn tomorrow, so this is huge. – 8:57 PM


Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Seven Raptors in double digits. Raps’ bench as a whole has struggled to get to double digits some nights. – 8:54 PM
Seven Raptors in double digits. Raps’ bench as a whole has struggled to get to double digits some nights. – 8:54 PM


Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Did Tristan Thompson even pass the half court line any of those last stops leading to buckets from him on the leak out? – 8:50 PM
Did Tristan Thompson even pass the half court line any of those last stops leading to buckets from him on the leak out? – 8:50 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Tristan Thompson playing that 4-on-5 scheme. Picks up a couple of uncontested dunks. Kings within…19. 99-80. – 8:50 PM
Tristan Thompson playing that 4-on-5 scheme. Picks up a couple of uncontested dunks. Kings within…19. 99-80. – 8:50 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Left-hand dunks only, @Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk pic.twitter.com/o61oF9FE4q – 8:49 PM
Left-hand dunks only, @Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk pic.twitter.com/o61oF9FE4q – 8:49 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
I’d honestly participate in a real life Squid Game if the prize was for the Kings to be good for like 7 years. – 8:43 PM
I’d honestly participate in a real life Squid Game if the prize was for the Kings to be good for like 7 years. – 8:43 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 93-69 after 3, all five starters in double figures
Raptors have 23 assists through 3, 27 is season high – 8:42 PM
Raptors up 93-69 after 3, all five starters in double figures
Raptors have 23 assists through 3, 27 is season high – 8:42 PM


Doug Smith @SmithRaps
If they still cared about the $5K flop fines, I’m thinking Gary Trent Jr might be getting a bill after the Thompson offensive foul – 8:38 PM
If they still cared about the $5K flop fines, I’m thinking Gary Trent Jr might be getting a bill after the Thompson offensive foul – 8:38 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Third quarter’s taken about eleventy hours, Raptors up 21and still 2:30 to go – 8:35 PM
Third quarter’s taken about eleventy hours, Raptors up 21and still 2:30 to go – 8:35 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Tristan Thompson checks in to get four offensive rebounds against the Raptors. – 8:29 PM
Tristan Thompson checks in to get four offensive rebounds against the Raptors. – 8:29 PM


Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Alex Len didn’t have a single offensive rebound in 7 games and 76 minutes with the Raptors last season. He’s got 8 of ’em in 19 minutes against them tonight. – 8:24 PM
Alex Len didn’t have a single offensive rebound in 7 games and 76 minutes with the Raptors last season. He’s got 8 of ’em in 19 minutes against them tonight. – 8:24 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Alex Len has 10 points and 8 rebound. All 8 boards are on the offensive end. – 8:22 PM
Alex Len has 10 points and 8 rebound. All 8 boards are on the offensive end. – 8:22 PM



James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox is up to 20 points. He’s playing hard and trying to keep the Kings from a complete blowout. – 8:19 PM
Fox is up to 20 points. He’s playing hard and trying to keep the Kings from a complete blowout. – 8:19 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Well this trip has killed my “Kings are better on the road” narrative that I had fun trying to spin on Locked On Kings this season.
Now what do I sell? – 8:18 PM
Well this trip has killed my “Kings are better on the road” narrative that I had fun trying to spin on Locked On Kings this season.
Now what do I sell? – 8:18 PM



Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Just a couple months into his first year on the job and my guy @kennythomasnba is just bothered and, frankly, disgusted at this Kings team. As I’m sure many fans can relate, I just hope he now understands a little of what I’ve been through over the years 😂😂 – 8:10 PM
Just a couple months into his first year on the job and my guy @kennythomasnba is just bothered and, frankly, disgusted at this Kings team. As I’m sure many fans can relate, I just hope he now understands a little of what I’ve been through over the years 😂😂 – 8:10 PM



Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Unselfish basketball is a beautiful thing pic.twitter.com/Iw52Zu8QV8 – 8:06 PM
Unselfish basketball is a beautiful thing pic.twitter.com/Iw52Zu8QV8 – 8:06 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
If that wasn’t Scottie Barnes’ best 2-way half as an NBA player, it was damn close. – 8:05 PM
If that wasn’t Scottie Barnes’ best 2-way half as an NBA player, it was damn close. – 8:05 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
70-point Raptors half. Not bad for a team that scored 90 a couple nights ago and hasn’t broken 100 in 5 of the last 7 games. They lead the Kings by 25. – 8:03 PM
70-point Raptors half. Not bad for a team that scored 90 a couple nights ago and hasn’t broken 100 in 5 of the last 7 games. They lead the Kings by 25. – 8:03 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
70-45 Raptors over Kings at half. It shouldn’t be that close. Scottie Barnes playing about as good as a 20-yo can w/ 14 points, 3 blocks. – 8:03 PM
70-45 Raptors over Kings at half. It shouldn’t be that close. Scottie Barnes playing about as good as a 20-yo can w/ 14 points, 3 blocks. – 8:03 PM


Doug Smith @SmithRaps
In three halves this season, the Raptors have rung up 178 points on Sacramento
They leads this one 70-45 – 8:02 PM
In three halves this season, the Raptors have rung up 178 points on Sacramento
They leads this one 70-45 – 8:02 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Siakam heating up after a bit of a slow start. He usually feasts on the always awful Kings, who have few answers for him. Siakam’s last 3 vs. Kings:
32 and 8 (10-12 from field, 10 FTA)
32 and 4 (11-20, 14 FTA)
12 9 and 12 (7-11)
His career FG% against Sacramento is 54% – 8:02 PM
Siakam heating up after a bit of a slow start. He usually feasts on the always awful Kings, who have few answers for him. Siakam’s last 3 vs. Kings:
32 and 8 (10-12 from field, 10 FTA)
32 and 4 (11-20, 14 FTA)
12 9 and 12 (7-11)
His career FG% against Sacramento is 54% – 8:02 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors, shooting a cool 62%, lead 70-45 at the half. Barnes has 14 to lead the Raps. – 8:02 PM
Raptors, shooting a cool 62%, lead 70-45 at the half. Barnes has 14 to lead the Raps. – 8:02 PM



Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
After starting the game 1-for-5, Pascal Siakam has hit his last 4 shots. He’s also been excellent defensively and his playmaking is off the charts right now. – 8:00 PM
After starting the game 1-for-5, Pascal Siakam has hit his last 4 shots. He’s also been excellent defensively and his playmaking is off the charts right now. – 8:00 PM


Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Starters back in now. The Raptors’ bench just scored 19 points in about 7 minutes after totalling 24 points over the last 2 games. – 7:56 PM
Starters back in now. The Raptors’ bench just scored 19 points in about 7 minutes after totalling 24 points over the last 2 games. – 7:56 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings deficit snowballing. Looking like the way the Cavs close that second quarter on Saturday – 7:54 PM
Kings deficit snowballing. Looking like the way the Cavs close that second quarter on Saturday – 7:54 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Raptors have dropped 50 on the Kings with 5:59 left in the 2nd quarter – 7:53 PM
Raptors have dropped 50 on the Kings with 5:59 left in the 2nd quarter – 7:53 PM


Dave Mason @DeuceMason
The Raptors are last in the NBA in bench scoring at 23.3 points per game.
Toronto’s bench vs SAC in first half: 19 pts – 7:52 PM
The Raptors are last in the NBA in bench scoring at 23.3 points per game.
Toronto’s bench vs SAC in first half: 19 pts – 7:52 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
It’s a layup line again tonight in Toronto. One terrible Kings turnover after another leading to easy buckets by the Raptors. Toronto is shooting 55.3% with 38 field-goal attempts in 17:30. – 7:51 PM
It’s a layup line again tonight in Toronto. One terrible Kings turnover after another leading to easy buckets by the Raptors. Toronto is shooting 55.3% with 38 field-goal attempts in 17:30. – 7:51 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Alvin Gentry harped on the inability for his Kings to come away with the 50/50 balls – that was a textbook 20 seconds of action where Siakim gets the 50/50 – leads to second chance bucket & terrible turnover leads to a FB dunk from Gary Trent Jr. – 7:51 PM
Alvin Gentry harped on the inability for his Kings to come away with the 50/50 balls – that was a textbook 20 seconds of action where Siakim gets the 50/50 – leads to second chance bucket & terrible turnover leads to a FB dunk from Gary Trent Jr. – 7:51 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Raptors up 19 over the Kings with 6:30 in the 2nd quarter. – 7:49 PM
Raptors up 19 over the Kings with 6:30 in the 2nd quarter. – 7:49 PM




Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Weird, stands monitor say Raptors have grabbed 103% of loose balls today. – 7:48 PM
Weird, stands monitor say Raptors have grabbed 103% of loose balls today. – 7:48 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
The Kings shooters just aren’t ready to shoot. Catch and fire. It’s not difficult. – 7:47 PM
The Kings shooters just aren’t ready to shoot. Catch and fire. It’s not difficult. – 7:47 PM


Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Who knew the secret to the Raptors getting some bench production was playing three undrafted guys, a second rounder and Scottie Barnes. – 7:46 PM
Who knew the secret to the Raptors getting some bench production was playing three undrafted guys, a second rounder and Scottie Barnes. – 7:46 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Terence Davis came into the game and got isolated for an opposing basket for old time’s sake. – 7:45 PM
Terence Davis came into the game and got isolated for an opposing basket for old time’s sake. – 7:45 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
One of the hardest/most frustrating Kings team to watch during this 15-season playoff drought & that’s saying something. – 7:44 PM
One of the hardest/most frustrating Kings team to watch during this 15-season playoff drought & that’s saying something. – 7:44 PM



James Ham @James_HamNBA
Dalano Banton is carving the Kings up. 5 assists. No resistance from the guards. He’s just breaking them down and dealing it. – 7:42 PM
Dalano Banton is carving the Kings up. 5 assists. No resistance from the guards. He’s just breaking them down and dealing it. – 7:42 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Fred VanVleet leads the Raptors in hoops IQ, but I think rookie Scottie Barnes might be second. Seeing stuff before anyone else, pointing it out, getting guys in spots, making it work. Ridiculous. – 7:41 PM
Fred VanVleet leads the Raptors in hoops IQ, but I think rookie Scottie Barnes might be second. Seeing stuff before anyone else, pointing it out, getting guys in spots, making it work. Ridiculous. – 7:41 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
39-25 Raptors. Kings can’t even finish a dunk at this point. Raptors bench is running them over. – 7:41 PM
39-25 Raptors. Kings can’t even finish a dunk at this point. Raptors bench is running them over. – 7:41 PM



Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Kings still shopping trade package of Hield and Bagley nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/13/rep… – 7:40 PM
Report: Kings still shopping trade package of Hield and Bagley nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/13/rep… – 7:40 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings trailed the Raptors 30-22 at the end of the first quarter. It was the eighth 30-point quarter they’ve given up in the past four games. – 7:39 PM
The Kings trailed the Raptors 30-22 at the end of the first quarter. It was the eighth 30-point quarter they’ve given up in the past four games. – 7:39 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings salvage a decent opening quarter that looked like it could be a disaster early on. Sacramento trails the Raptors in Toronto 30-22 headed to the 2nd. De’Aaron Fox with 8 points for SAC – 7:35 PM
Kings salvage a decent opening quarter that looked like it could be a disaster early on. Sacramento trails the Raptors in Toronto 30-22 headed to the 2nd. De’Aaron Fox with 8 points for SAC – 7:35 PM



Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Fam, @Gary Trent Jr. really said GIMMIE DAT pic.twitter.com/j6OY5szogu – 7:24 PM
Fam, @Gary Trent Jr. really said GIMMIE DAT pic.twitter.com/j6OY5szogu – 7:24 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
One of these days, a 10-0 run will help the Kings build a lead, not just get them back into the game after falling in a 11 point hole. – 7:24 PM
One of these days, a 10-0 run will help the Kings build a lead, not just get them back into the game after falling in a 11 point hole. – 7:24 PM







Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
COVID or Sacramento Kings? Either way there are a lot of empty seats. pic.twitter.com/pXhcwxqNv4 – 7:11 PM
COVID or Sacramento Kings? Either way there are a lot of empty seats. pic.twitter.com/pXhcwxqNv4 – 7:11 PM


Noel Harris @NorCalNoel916
The Kings are getting ready to play and I’m off work today so of course I’m already drinking. – 6:59 PM
The Kings are getting ready to play and I’m off work today so of course I’m already drinking. – 6:59 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors legend Alex Len starts for the Kings, looking for another Revenge Game. – 6:58 PM
Raptors legend Alex Len starts for the Kings, looking for another Revenge Game. – 6:58 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Tonight’s Starting Lineup powered by @Verizon
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Chimezie Metu
👑 @Alex Len pic.twitter.com/NCUwDTAyCU – 6:50 PM
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👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Chimezie Metu
👑 @Alex Len pic.twitter.com/NCUwDTAyCU – 6:50 PM



Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Focused 😤
Kings wrap up a three-game road trip tonight in Toronto pic.twitter.com/PuXAvwx7IO – 6:44 PM
Focused 😤
Kings wrap up a three-game road trip tonight in Toronto pic.twitter.com/PuXAvwx7IO – 6:44 PM


James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptors – 12/13:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Alex Len – 6:33 PM
Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptors – 12/13:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Alex Len – 6:33 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A different Kings starting five from the Cleveland debacle slated for tonight in Toronto:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Alex Len – 6:32 PM
A different Kings starting five from the Cleveland debacle slated for tonight in Toronto:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Alex Len – 6:32 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Another new starting lineup for the Kings:
Fox, Haliburton, Barnes, Metu and Len – 6:32 PM
Another new starting lineup for the Kings:
Fox, Haliburton, Barnes, Metu and Len – 6:32 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptors – 12/13:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Alex Len – 6:32 PM
Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptors – 12/13:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Alex Len – 6:32 PM


Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors announce that @Matt__Devlin and Jack Armstrong will not call games “for a period of time” as a precaution after coming in contact with an individual outside of the organization who tested positive for COVID-19. All the best to Matt & Jack, and hope to have them back soon. – 5:44 PM
Raptors announce that @Matt__Devlin and Jack Armstrong will not call games “for a period of time” as a precaution after coming in contact with an individual outside of the organization who tested positive for COVID-19. All the best to Matt & Jack, and hope to have them back soon. – 5:44 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raptors announce that Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong are self-isolating out of caution and so Paul Jones and Leo Rautins will call the game tonight. Eric Smith and Amy Audibert will call the game tomorrow. – 5:40 PM
Raptors announce that Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong are self-isolating out of caution and so Paul Jones and Leo Rautins will call the game tonight. Eric Smith and Amy Audibert will call the game tomorrow. – 5:40 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Statement from the Toronto Raptors and MLSE: pic.twitter.com/0G1Gh2Pg6s – 5:39 PM
Statement from the Toronto Raptors and MLSE: pic.twitter.com/0G1Gh2Pg6s – 5:39 PM


Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Alvin Gentry says he is still contemplating his starting lineup vs. the Toronto Raptors tonight. – 5:38 PM
Kings coach Alvin Gentry says he is still contemplating his starting lineup vs. the Toronto Raptors tonight. – 5:38 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Alvin Gentry, Richaun Holmes is still day-to-day with his right eye injury. He’ll likely know more when the team returns to Sacramento late tonight, early tomorrow. – 5:38 PM
According to Alvin Gentry, Richaun Holmes is still day-to-day with his right eye injury. He’ll likely know more when the team returns to Sacramento late tonight, early tomorrow. – 5:38 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Nurse says one of the great things about VanVleet when he sets up initiatives or partnerships is his willingness to challenge whoever is trying to associate with him on their actions, level of diversity, etc. – 5:38 PM
Nurse says one of the great things about VanVleet when he sets up initiatives or partnerships is his willingness to challenge whoever is trying to associate with him on their actions, level of diversity, etc. – 5:38 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I think you’ll see him on the floor and playing some minutes.” -Alvin Gentry on Damian Jones – 5:36 PM
“I think you’ll see him on the floor and playing some minutes.” -Alvin Gentry on Damian Jones – 5:36 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse said he had a good chat with Chris Boucher last week, but joked that “he’s gotta learn (Nick’s) hours a little bit more.”
“He texted me the other night at about 11pm and I was already 3 hours deep (in sleep). I texted him back at 5am and got him back.” – 5:35 PM
Nurse said he had a good chat with Chris Boucher last week, but joked that “he’s gotta learn (Nick’s) hours a little bit more.”
“He texted me the other night at about 11pm and I was already 3 hours deep (in sleep). I texted him back at 5am and got him back.” – 5:35 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Alvin Gentry says Richaun Holmes (eye) will not play in tonight’s game against the Raptors. Gentry says it will be a “day-to-day” thing with Holmes. – 5:32 PM
Kings coach Alvin Gentry says Richaun Holmes (eye) will not play in tonight’s game against the Raptors. Gentry says it will be a “day-to-day” thing with Holmes. – 5:32 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I give him a lot of credit for all of it … the leadership, the voice of reason … I love what he did here,” Nick Nurse on @Fred VanVleet and his scholarship and other initiatives. “That’s real.” – 5:32 PM
“I give him a lot of credit for all of it … the leadership, the voice of reason … I love what he did here,” Nick Nurse on @Fred VanVleet and his scholarship and other initiatives. “That’s real.” – 5:32 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse says the Raptors have replaced Thursday’s postponed game with a couple of sessions, a practice and shooting lab. Looking forward to getting in some extra work (and rest time for the injured guys). Achiuwa (protocols), Anunoby and Birch are out tonight and tomorrow vs Nets. – 5:23 PM
Nurse says the Raptors have replaced Thursday’s postponed game with a couple of sessions, a practice and shooting lab. Looking forward to getting in some extra work (and rest time for the injured guys). Achiuwa (protocols), Anunoby and Birch are out tonight and tomorrow vs Nets. – 5:23 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Precious Achiuwa (health-and-safety); Khem Birch (knee) and OG Anunoby (hip) all out vs. Kings, and Nick Nurse says, Tuesday @ Nets. OG and Khem remain out for ‘forseeable future, says Nurse. – 5:20 PM
Precious Achiuwa (health-and-safety); Khem Birch (knee) and OG Anunoby (hip) all out vs. Kings, and Nick Nurse says, Tuesday @ Nets. OG and Khem remain out for ‘forseeable future, says Nurse. – 5:20 PM


Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets list Paul Millsap in health and safety protocols on the status report for tomorrow’s game against the Raptors. Joe Harris and Kyrie Irving remain out. Kessler Edwards and Day’Ron Sharpe had been with Long Island but aren’t on the report. Makes sense. Nets thin up front. – 5:03 PM
Nets list Paul Millsap in health and safety protocols on the status report for tomorrow’s game against the Raptors. Joe Harris and Kyrie Irving remain out. Kessler Edwards and Day’Ron Sharpe had been with Long Island but aren’t on the report. Makes sense. Nets thin up front. – 5:03 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans roster moves: LB Kamu Grugier-Hill placed on Reserve/COVID list. RB David Johnson activated from the Reserve/COVID list. – 4:26 PM
#Texans roster moves: LB Kamu Grugier-Hill placed on Reserve/COVID list. RB David Johnson activated from the Reserve/COVID list. – 4:26 PM

Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls’ games against Pistons, Raptors postponed due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols – The Athletic theathletic.com/news/bulls-gam… – 3:53 PM
Bulls’ games against Pistons, Raptors postponed due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols – The Athletic theathletic.com/news/bulls-gam… – 3:53 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
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Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sources: The Sacramento Kings are not pursuing Indiana Pacers big men Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner, but Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons could still be a target as they look to trade Buddy Hield and Marvin Bagley III. Latest Kings trade talk
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:50 PM
Sources: The Sacramento Kings are not pursuing Indiana Pacers big men Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner, but Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons could still be a target as they look to trade Buddy Hield and Marvin Bagley III. Latest Kings trade talk

sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:50 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The Bulls next road game is set for December 27th in Atlanta. Home games leading up to that date include : Lakers, Rockets, Raptors and Pacers. The Bulls play just one game in a 5 day span ( Dec. 21-26) – 3:18 PM
The Bulls next road game is set for December 27th in Atlanta. Home games leading up to that date include : Lakers, Rockets, Raptors and Pacers. The Bulls play just one game in a 5 day span ( Dec. 21-26) – 3:18 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
One issue with #Bulls postponements, obv, is #NBA sked wasn’t built for makeup games this year. Looks like best option would be to put these games at beginning and end of all-star break — Feb. 17 at Tor, Feb. 23 vs. Det — but we’ll see. NHL is on Olympic break then – 2:54 PM
One issue with #Bulls postponements, obv, is #NBA sked wasn’t built for makeup games this year. Looks like best option would be to put these games at beginning and end of all-star break — Feb. 17 at Tor, Feb. 23 vs. Det — but we’ll see. NHL is on Olympic break then – 2:54 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Chicago Bulls’ next two games – Tuesday, Dec. 14 against the Detroit Pistons and Thursday, Dec. 16 at Toronto – have been postponed. Ten Bulls players, along with additional staff members, are currently in the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols. – 2:36 PM
The Chicago Bulls’ next two games – Tuesday, Dec. 14 against the Detroit Pistons and Thursday, Dec. 16 at Toronto – have been postponed. Ten Bulls players, along with additional staff members, are currently in the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols. – 2:36 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The NBA postponed the Chicago Bulls’ next two games against Detroit and Toronto due to the team’s COVID-19 outbreak, which placed 10 players in the league’s health and safety protocols in the last two weeks: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 2:03 PM
The NBA postponed the Chicago Bulls’ next two games against Detroit and Toronto due to the team’s COVID-19 outbreak, which placed 10 players in the league’s health and safety protocols in the last two weeks: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 2:03 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Bulls-Pistons, Bulls-Raptors first postponed games of NBA season nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/13/bul… – 1:58 PM
Bulls-Pistons, Bulls-Raptors first postponed games of NBA season nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/13/bul… – 1:58 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
– The Chicago Bulls’ next two games – Tuesday, Dec. 14
against the Detroit Pistons and Thursday, Dec. 16 at Toronto – have been postponed. Ten
Bulls players, along with additional staff members, are currently in the NBA’s Health and
Safety Protocols. – 1:55 PM
– The Chicago Bulls’ next two games – Tuesday, Dec. 14
against the Detroit Pistons and Thursday, Dec. 16 at Toronto – have been postponed. Ten
Bulls players, along with additional staff members, are currently in the NBA’s Health and
Safety Protocols. – 1:55 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raptors have officially confirmed the postponement of Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. – 1:53 PM
Raptors have officially confirmed the postponement of Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. – 1:53 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA just announced the Chicago Bulls’ next two games are postponed vs Detroit (Tuesday) and Toronto (Thursday) because 10 Bulls players and additional staff members are in the league’s health and safety protocols – 1:52 PM
NBA just announced the Chicago Bulls’ next two games are postponed vs Detroit (Tuesday) and Toronto (Thursday) because 10 Bulls players and additional staff members are in the league’s health and safety protocols – 1:52 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
NBA announces Thursday Chicago at Toronto game, and Tuesday Bulls-Pistons postponed with 10 Chicago players and additional staff in health and safety protocols – 1:50 PM
NBA announces Thursday Chicago at Toronto game, and Tuesday Bulls-Pistons postponed with 10 Chicago players and additional staff in health and safety protocols – 1:50 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Per NBA: “The Chicago Bulls’ next two games – Tuesday, Dec. 14 against the Detroit Pistons and Thursday, Dec. 16 at Toronto – have been postponed. Ten Bulls players, along with additional staff members, are currently in the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols.” – 1:50 PM
Per NBA: “The Chicago Bulls’ next two games – Tuesday, Dec. 14 against the Detroit Pistons and Thursday, Dec. 16 at Toronto – have been postponed. Ten Bulls players, along with additional staff members, are currently in the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols.” – 1:50 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
The NBA announces that the #Pistons–#Bulls game on Tuesday (and the CHI-TOR game on Thursday) have been postponed due to COVID concerns. – 1:49 PM
The NBA announces that the #Pistons–#Bulls game on Tuesday (and the CHI-TOR game on Thursday) have been postponed due to COVID concerns. – 1:49 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
In wake of the outbreak with the Chicago Bulls, the NBA postpones tomorrow’s game against Detroit and Thursday’s game at Toronto, the league announces pic.twitter.com/GKVNaPFjRO – 1:48 PM
In wake of the outbreak with the Chicago Bulls, the NBA postpones tomorrow’s game against Detroit and Thursday’s game at Toronto, the league announces pic.twitter.com/GKVNaPFjRO – 1:48 PM


Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
NBA has postponed the Bulls next 2 games (Dec. 14 vs Raptors & Dec. 16 at Pistons) as the team has 10 players, along with addt’l staff members in the health & safety protocols. #Rockets are scheduled to play at Bulls on Dec. 20. – 1:47 PM
NBA has postponed the Bulls next 2 games (Dec. 14 vs Raptors & Dec. 16 at Pistons) as the team has 10 players, along with addt’l staff members in the health & safety protocols. #Rockets are scheduled to play at Bulls on Dec. 20. – 1:47 PM

Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
Woj first with Raptors/Bulls on Thursday and Bulls/Pistons postponed with Bulls fighting COVID outbreak. I don’t recall the Raptors getting postponements last year when they were in similar circumstances. – 1:36 PM
Woj first with Raptors/Bulls on Thursday and Bulls/Pistons postponed with Bulls fighting COVID outbreak. I don’t recall the Raptors getting postponements last year when they were in similar circumstances. – 1:36 PM


KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The NBA is postponing the Bulls’ next two games, per sources. At home vs. Pistons on Tuesday and at Toronto on Thursday. Bulls have 10 players in health and safety protocols. While they do meet league-required minimum of 8, league added nuance to decision. – 1:33 PM
The NBA is postponing the Bulls’ next two games, per sources. At home vs. Pistons on Tuesday and at Toronto on Thursday. Bulls have 10 players in health and safety protocols. While they do meet league-required minimum of 8, league added nuance to decision. – 1:33 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Do you/would you feel comfortable attending a Raptors/Leafs game at Scotiabank Arena? – 1:33 PM
Do you/would you feel comfortable attending a Raptors/Leafs game at Scotiabank Arena? – 1:33 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday, source tells ESPN. – 1:33 PM
The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday, source tells ESPN. – 1:33 PM