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The Nets' four-game winning streak gets snapped by the Sacramento Kings

The Nets were riding high on a four-game winning streak ahead of the Kings game, but they were brought back down to earth with a loss.

Peter Sunjic

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The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the best teams in the NBA over the past few weeks, but they have been brought back down to earth with a 131-118 loss to the Sacramento Kings. This ended the Nets' four-game winning streak, kicking off the long West Coast road trip with a defeat.

Several Nets players made significant contributions, with Mikal Bridges scoring 22 points and Spencer Dinwiddie and Cameron Thomas adding 16 and 20 points, respectively. However, they were a little too late with heating up as the Kings dominated almost the whole game.

"We did some good things; those momentum shifts throughout the course of the game; can you withstand them and put your foot on the gas pedal? We weren't able to keep our foot on the gas pedal. That's something we have to do on the road," Coach Jacque Vaughn said in his post-game press conference.

The Kings rained threes over the Nets

The Kings pulled off something special, making history with a franchise-record 25 three-pointers. What's even more impressive is they did it on only 45 attempts, shooting a scorching 55.6% from beyond the arc.

On the flip side, the Nets managed to sink only 14 three-pointers, a notable difference from the Kings. This proved pivotal in the game, as the team struggled to defend against Sacramento's consistent three-point barrage. 

De'Aaron Fox spearheaded the Kings' offensive onslaught with 29 points, sinking five treys, while Trey Lyles also made five, collectively guiding the Kings to victory.

The Kings were on fire in other areas as Keegan Murray chipped in 24, and Malik Monk had 21 points. Lastly, Domantas Sabonis had a near-triple-double with 15 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists.

Back to the drawing board for the Nets

Now that the Nets lost for the first time in over a week, they will have to go back to the drawing board. Dinwiddie and Thomas had a good number of points, but they struggled with their efficiency. 

Lastly, the Nets are gearing up for a challenging matchup against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center on December 13.

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Peter Sunjic
PETER SUNJIC

Peter's journey with basketball commenced in the first grade, and it has since evolved into an integral part of his life. Standing on the brink of a potential professional playing career, Peter ultimately chose to pursue a degree in Political Science and Journalism in Zagreb, Croatia. Despite this academic pursuit, his deep-rooted love for the game of basketball endured, undiminished. Now, as a writer and editor, Peter finds an avenue to channel his unwavering passion for basketball-related news and analysis. Whether it's deciphering the latest happenings or delving into the lore of old-school basketball, he covers every corner of the NBA world.

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