"DeRozan looked as good as ever in the second half, and it was his clutch scoring that sealed this game for Sacramento. His mid-range touch was sharp, he threw in many crafty finishes, and he just had whomever was guarding him at his mercy."
"Barnes absolutely needed to take over as a scorer, and use his size to impose his will on the Kings defense. Sacramento wasn't doubling him every possession, and he had ample opportunity to attack smaller defenders downhill."
"Last night's loss was closer than the final score suggests, but Toronto should have never been in that position against a team like Sacramento. For a team that is supposed to be high level on defense, allowing DeRozan and Achiuwa to combine for 56 points is a tough pill to swallow."
DeMar DeRozan scored 26 of his 28 points in the second half, leading the Kings to victory over the Raptors. His scoring included sharp mid-range shots and crucial three-pointers. The Raptors needed more from Barnes, who failed to capitalize on opportunities against smaller defenders. Despite the game being closer than the score indicates, the Raptors' defense allowed DeRozan and Achiuwa to dominate, resulting in a disappointing loss against a lower-ranked team.
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