Kevin Huerter helped the Sacramento Kings secure a win against the Boston Celtics on Friday, achieving a milestone with 3 steals. Huerter exceeded his projection by 2 steals and led both the game and his team in this category. The Kings won the game with a score of 114-97.
What It Means
Huerter’s performance against the Celtics marked his first game with at least 3 steals this season. Despite scoring only 2 points, he made an impact defensively. This season, he is averaging 9.2 points per game, ranking him sixth on his team and 44th among shooting guards in the league. His three-point shooting has been inconsistent, as shown by his 0-for-5 performance from beyond the arc against Boston, contributing to his overall season average of 31.5% from three-point range.
