The last time the Kings played the Raptors, Sacramento built a 19-point lead, only to see Toronto come all the way back in the first, and then some.
The Kings were in danger of following a very similar script three weeks later. The Kings were up 18 in the third quarter, and yet with one minute remaining, a Yuta Watanabe floater had the Raptors within one.
Cue the Rookie of the Year.
Hassan Whiteside had gotten the ball with a clear runway to the hoop, but he missed the dunk. Fortunately, he got the offensive rebound and kicked the ball out to Tyrese Haliburton, who put the Kings up four and secured the win.