SACRAMENTO KINGS

Malik Monk & Kevin Huerter reflect on Sacramento’s Game 2 win

Apr 18, 2023, 11:10 AM

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after De'Aaron Fox ...

(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

After two memorable nights at Golden 1 Center, the Sacramento Kings will take a 2-0 series lead on the road as they look toward Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs.

Before the Kings travel to San Francisco for another matchup with the Golden State Warriors, guards Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter spoke to the media following Monday’s 114-106 win.

Sacramento struggled to convert from beyond the three-point arc (24%), but timely shot-making and consistent stops down the stretch gave the Kings its first 2-0 series lead since 2004. Meanwhile, the Warriors are trailing 0-2 in the postseason for the first time since 2007.

As the series shifts to the Bay, Monk and Huerter talked about the Game 2 win and much more.

Malik Monk

YouTube video

Monk during Game 2:

  • 18 points
  • 6/15 FG
  • 6 rebounds
  • 3 assists
  • 1 block
  • 31 minutes

Kevin Huerter

YouTube video

Huerter during Game 2:

  • 15 points
  • 6/14 FG
  • 5 rebounds
  • 2 blocks
  • 1 steal
  • 30 minutes

More Sactown Sports coverage of Kings vs. Warriors

Fox, Mitchell come up big as Kings take 2-0 series lead over Warriors

Kings & Warriors players react to Draymond Green-Domantas Sabonis incident

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

NBA Western Conference Playoffs – First Round

  • Thursday, April 20th – Game 3: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PST
  • Sunday, April 23rd – Game 4: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 12:30 PM PST
  • Wednesday, April 26th – Game 5**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD
  • Friday, April 28th – Game 6**: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – TBD
  • Sunday, April 30th – Game 7**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD

**If necessary

Thank you for reading SactownSports.com. Follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Newsletter

Sacramento Kings

Ernie Johnson Jr. and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speak on the court during the 2024 NBA All-Star ...

Brenden Nunes

Report: NBA and Amazon Prime Video ‘have framework for an agreement’

According to The Athletic, the NBA and Amazon Prime Video have the "framework for an agreement" that would begin next season.

2 days ago

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Stephen Cu...

Frankie Cartoscelli

De’Aaron Fox kicks off Curry Brand campaign with UA Phantom 1

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox and Curry Brand have started a campaign for the Under Armour Phantom 1's.

2 days ago

JaVale McGee #00 of the Sacramento Kings dbefore a game at Honda Center on October 11, 2023 in Anah...

Brenden Nunes

Free agent JaVale McGee plans to continue his NBA career

After completing his sixteenth NBA season, seven-footer JaVale McGee plans to continue his NBA career. He's heading into free agency.

3 days ago

Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates with De'Aaron Fox #5 after a win W during the NBA ...

Joseph Jarosz

NBA expert explains the Kings salary cap if Malik Monk leaves Sacramento

NBA salary cap wizard Keith Smith explains what the Kings will and will not be able to do if Malik Monk leaves.

3 days ago

De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on after a win against the Golden State Warriors duri...

Joseph Jarosz

De’Aaron Fox promises fans Kings will return to playoffs

De'Aaron Fox knows the Sacramento Kings season didn't end how many expected. And he promises to be back in the playoffs.

3 days ago

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a th...

Frankie Cartoscelli

Sam Amick on why Malik Monk fell short for Sixth Man of the Year

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Dave and Jason to explain why Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk lost the Sixth Man of the Year race.

3 days ago

Malik Monk & Kevin Huerter reflect on Sacramento’s Game 2 win