CLASSIC: Attention shifts to action in Vegas

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This prompted Sacramento’s coaching staff to challenge their players to hold Miami to fewer than 20 points in the fourth quarter.

The Kings rose to the occasion, outscoring the Heat 27-13 in the final period to secure the win.

“I thought everyone was on the same page defensively and I felt like we locked in on some small details and I thought that’s what got us through,” Jones said.

Jones was a differencemaker on both ends, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds and three steals. The 2023 second-round pick from Xavier played more than 20 minutes in both of Sacramento’s California Classic matchups

“I’m just trying to go out there and be confident and be aggressive,” Jones said. “I feel like I’m pretty comfortable out there. I just need to just keep working to get better.”

The Kings’ win clinched an undefeated showing at the California Classic, which Sacramento opened with a 100-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday behind 29 points from Murray.

Murray will not be in uniform for the Kings in the upcoming Las Vegas Summer League, according to summer league head coach Luke Loucks.

“I can’t speak highly enough of Keegan,” Loucks said. “Just for him to show up with a good attitude