Twine-Tickler of the day is the player that was scorching the nets from the
outside on game day. The deeper the shot, the more the twine gets tickled.
Efficiency, range and volume are emphasized in this award.
Marcus Thornton was wearing out the nets in Sacramento in the Kings’ 100 to 91 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night. Marcus was 4 for 7 from behind the arc and totaled 27 points in the Kings’ opener at Arco.
Stat Line from 12/26 game vs. Los Angeles Lakers (win 100 – 91):
Points: 27
From the field: 9 – 13, 69.2 %
From 3 point land: 4 – 7, 57.1 %
From the stripe: 5 – 5, 100.0 %