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Kings Clinch 79-76 Victory at California Classic

7/5/2026

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Summary

Kings Victory

The Sacramento Kings defeated their opponent 79-76 in the California Classic Summer League on Saturday.
Drake Powell, the 2025 No. 22 pick, logged four points on 0-9 shooting, eight rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes.
Bilodeau contributed nine points on 4-6 shooting, six rebounds and a block in 23 minutes.
Saraf posted ten points on 4-10 shooting, five rebounds, an assist and a block in 27 minutes.

Summary

Kings Force Turnovers

The Kings forced 20 turnovers, giving them a 22-6 edge in points off turnovers.
Dylan Cardwell posted four blocks and two steals, anchoring Sacramento’s defense.
A late-quarter scuffle erupted when Cardwell and Nets guard Egor Demin wrestled for a loose ball after a jump-ball call.
The Nets sat out No. 6 draft pick Mikel Brown Jr., removing a rookie point-guard matchup.

History

Historical Context

The NBA launched its first Las Vegas Summer League in 2004 with six teams playing 13 games, establishing a summer showcase for rookies. Sacramento Kings added a California Classic in 2018, a pre-Las Vegas event that tests draft picks and defensive schemes. In the 2025 Classic the Kings forced 20 turnovers, underscoring the league’s continued focus on rookie evaluation.

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Kings Victory

The Sacramento Kings defeated their opponent 79-76 in the California Classic Summer League on Saturday.
Drake Powell, the 2025 No. 22 pick, logged four points on 0-9 shooting, eight rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes.
Bilodeau contributed nine points on 4-6 shooting, six rebounds and a block in 23 minutes.
Saraf posted ten points on 4-10 shooting, five rebounds, an assist and a block in 27 minutes.

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