Instant Analysis: Slow start dooms Kings, burnt by Suns despite late rally

[NBC Sports BayArea]

The Sacramento Kings had a game handed to them on a silver platter Monday night in Phoenix and they couldn't take advantage. Playing for a new head coach and without their star point guard, the Suns manhandled the Kings early and held them off late to come away with the 117-115 win and pick up their first win of the season. Garrett Temple is known for his defensive prowess, but on Monday night in Phoenix, he was an offensive juggernaut.

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