The Kings had everything in their favor Friday night: they were at home, at a rest advantage relative to their opponent, and had their full roster available compared to the Raptors, who were without their best player Kyle Lowry.
For the first few minutes, it looked like the Kings would be able to cash in on those advantages as they built a 19-point first-quarter lead. But those good vibes were short-lived, as the Raptors came roaring back for a 144-123 win, setting a franchise record for points in a game in the process.
Sacramento got off to an outstanding start, dropping 43 points in the first quarter thanks to scoring from seven players, including at least five points from six different Kings.