Game Recap: Mason Jones led the way for Sacramento with 19 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds.
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SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings 1 defeated China 101-50 in the California Classic Summer League at Golden 1 Center on Saturday.
Sacramento was expected to win this game easily and they never gave up the lead after a 5-0 start. They actually led 31-18 after the first quarter and took a 52-29 lead into the half. A 25-7 third quarter in favor of the Kings completed their blowout win, winning all four individual quarters by double-digit margins. The Kings shot 51 percent from the field, 37 percent from 3-point range and 88 percent from the free-throw line while China shot 32 percent from the field, 13 percent from long range and 62 percent from the charity stripe. Sacramento outrebounded China 47-27 and had a 23-9 advantage in assists.
The Kings 1 (1-0) were led by Mason Jones, finishing with 19 points, four rebounds and five assists. Keon Ellis had 18 points, four rebounds and four assists. Drew Timme tallied 10 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, while Jo Lual-Acuil Jr led the bench with 16 points and six boards.
Team China (0-1) were led by Shuaipeng Cheng, collecting 16 points. Hansen Yang amassed eight points, three rebounds and two assists. Jiahao Yu totaled four points and five rebounds. No other player on the roster had more than five points, three rebounds or two assists.
Both teams will play again on Sunday, with Sacramento playing the San Antonio Spurs and China matching up with the Charlotte Hornets.
