Kings Dominate Nets 115‑83 In Las Vegas Summer League

Game Overview

The Sacramento Kings posted a dominating 115‑83 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at the Thomas and Mack Center. Brooklyn’s defensive pressure generated 28 turnovers, giving the Kings a clear edge in transition offense. The Nets also collected 21 steals, a plus‑14 advantage that could not keep them in the game. Sacramento fell to 1‑2 in Las Vegas Summer League play, while Brooklyn improved to 2‑1.

Key Performances

Darius Acuff Jr. led the scoring with 26 points on 9‑of‑18 shooting and added five assists. Egor Dëmin paced Brooklyn with 22 points and eight assists, though his 5‑of‑12 shooting left room for improvement. Early offensive momentum came from Dylan Cardwell’s dunk, assisted by Alex Karaban, the only easy basket the Kings produced early. Drake Powell, who had missed all four of his three‑point attempts in prior summer league games, found the range in the opening quarter, hitting multiple threes.

Statistical Highlights

Acuff Jr.’s quick first step allowed him to penetrate and finish at the rim, including an and‑1 layup over Danny Wolf. His versatile ball‑handling kept Nets defenders scrambling, creating either a scoring chance or an open pass. Sharp’s three‑point shooting was a bright spot for Sacramento, as the second‑round pick hit 6 of 11 attempts for 23 points. Despite a solid second half of 49 points, the large deficit built in the first quarter proved insurmountable.

What’s Next

Sacramento remains on a two‑game losing streak after a Sunday defeat to the Washington Wizards, and the summer league schedule continues with a matchup against the Boston Celtics. The Kings will tip off Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN2, hoping to reverse the current slide. Brooklyn, riding a 2‑1 mark, will look to stay afloat as the summer league progresses.