Fastbreak

Last year, the Kings ranked dead last in Pace (95.6) as well as bottom 3 in Offensive Rating (103.0) and 3PA (24.0), all of which are known to constitute a thriving modern offense.

So far this year, their Pace has skyrocketed to 108, good for third in the league. Their Offensive Rating has followed into the top half at 110. While their 3PA hasn’t seen quite the jump, some of that can be attributed to missing sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is set to return in a few weeks.

Much has been made of the Kings pushing the pace, but what’s the main reasoning behind it? Is Joerger admitting his faults and letting the young guys run? Most Kings fans will adamantly tell you no, as you could hear him throughout games last season yelling to “GO GO GO!” and yet, they didn’t. So now we’re finally getting to see these fresh legs out on the break, and so far it’s working.

They’ve scored over 110 in four out of five matchups. De’Aaron Fox’s speed and quickness make him the perfect point guard to get out and put pressure on the defense in the break; he’s averaging 17.6/4.8/6.6/1.5 so far and looks like an early breakout candidate.