The Sacramento Kings were able to start strong as they went on a 12-7 run to start the game. But the physicality of the Minnesota Timberwolves was too much for Sacramento to handle as players like Taj Gibson and Karl-Anthony Towns controlled the paint. The Wolves were able to go on a scoring run and take the lead late in the first, but the bench for the Kings limited the damage as they tied the game at 29 to end the first.
In the second quarter, both teams remained to be physical and played good basketball. Especially for the Kings, guys like Buddy Hield and Frank Mason played well as Hield caught fire shooting the ball while Mason ran the offense to perfection.