Matt Barnes says even with win, the Kings still have room to improve
Apr 17, 2023, 9:54 AM
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings in Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at the Golden 1 Center on April 15, 2023 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. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)
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Matt Barnes, NBA analyst for NBC Sports and ESPN, joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross Monday morning to talk about the Sacramento Kings and the team’s first playoff win since 2006, the response from the crowd, and how Sacramento can keep its momentum going into Game 2 Monday night.
Topics discussed include:
- The deafening roar from the Sacramento crowd on Saturday night
- How does the excitement from the crowd lift up the team?
- Who played more to their potential, the Sacramento Kings or the Golden State Warriors?
- “Although Fox played out of his mind, and Malik Monk was absolutely incredible, we didn’t have the punch that we normally have, so that’s why I’m still very encouraged.”
- What were the biggest factors in Keegan Murray, Kevin Huerter and Domantas Sabonis not being as efficient as we’re used to seeing?
- Why Keegan Murray may have been the only one impacted by the spotlight
- The switch came on for De’Aaron Fox in the third quarter
- Interviewing Keegan and his father, Kenyon, prior to Game 1 and what he took away from their conversation
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