2021 Summer League

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The Sacramento Kings (4-0) go up against the Boston Celtics (4-0) in the 2021 Summer League Championship game.

The Kings made it to the championship by defeating the Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, and Dallas Mavericks and by finishing with a higher point differential than the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Similarly, the Boston Celtics advanced to the championship by defeating the Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, and Philadelphia 76ers and by finishing with the highest point differential.

If the Kings win tonight, they become the first team to win more than one Summer League championship since they began awarding championships in 2013. Their first Summer League title was awarded back in 2014 when they defeated the Houston Rockets 77-68 and Ray McCallum Jr. was awarded Championship MVP.

Tonight’s game will air on ESPN at 6 P.M. PT

Summer League action is available on mobile and can be live-streamed through the ESPN app or NBA.com.

For complete Kings Summer League coverage throughout the festivities, including exclusive content and official news, stay current with Kings.com, the Kings + Golden 1 Center App, and team social channels!

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2021 Summer League Championship Game Primer

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“You were warned.” Said NBC Sports Kings insider James Ham on Monday night. “Davion Mitchell is an elite defender.”

“Off-Night” lived up to his nickname as he swarmed the Hornets with defensive pressure in an 80-70 victory to tip-off the Kings Las Vegas Summer League schedule.

On Twitter, where defensive highlights aren’t a regular fixture on fans’ feeds, No. 15 caught the community by storm, trending in the United States for hours after the game.

“There was no daylight between Mitchell and the ball, and he might be one of the world's five toughest six-footers to screen,” said Dan Favale in a Bleacher Report article following the game. Favale also likened his defensive acumen to listing “Human Eclipse" under the ‘Special Skills’ section of their resume.”

Davion’s pressure and instinct clearly translated throughout the team as well, as the Kings held the Hornets field goal percentage to under 40 percent and forced 25 turnovers in the game.

Chimezie Metu and Louis King benefitted from Mitchell’s relentless ball pressure, each racking up four steals in the contest.

“That’s his bread and butter, the way he attacks the game, the way he defends it,” echoed Kings Summer League head coach Bobby Jackson. “He’s a really really great on-ball defender. He has to get better off the ball and we’ve talked about it. But he sets the tone at the top of the key offensively and defensively for us.”

On the other side of the ball, Mitchell was just as spectacular - He finished the game with 10 points, nine assists, and zero turnovers.

The Kings return to action tonight against the Wizards at 7:00 P.M. PDT. You can watch the contest on NBA TV or for complete Kings Summer League coverage stay with Kings.com, the Kings App, and team social channels!

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Mitchell Puts on Defensive Clinic in Opener

Hornets vs. Kings Highlights | 2021 NBA Summer League

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Here's how you can stay in tune with the Kings so you don't miss a beat. 

The Kings first two games will be broadcast on NBA TV. On NBA TV you will receive live coverage, analysis, and interviews throughout the entire day. Starting at 3:00 P.M. PDT on Monday, Sacramento will face Charlotte in their Las Vegas debut. Following that game, NBA TV will provide coverage of the Kings contest against the Wizards on Tuesday, at 7 P.M. PDT.

ESPN will pick up the remaining Kings coverage throughout the Summer League.

On Friday, the Kings will play the Memphis Grizzlies on ESPNU at 6:00 P.M. PDT. For the final game of the first-round action, the Kings will play the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. ESPN 2 will provide access as tip-off for that contest will begin at 12:00 P.M. PDT. 

Summer League action is available on mobile and can be live-streamed through the ESPN app or NBA.com

For complete Kings Summer League coverage throughout the festivities, including exclusive content and official news, stay current with Kings.com, the Kings App and team social channels!

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