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Such an emotionally draining game (as all Kings games are) and a tough one to grade. I'll try, but there my be a lot of disagreement.

Randle C+
Jaden C
Rudy B
Mike B+
Ant A-
Naz C+
DiVo D
NAW C+
Rob Incomplete

It was a game we had to win, and while we didn't play very well, we did what we had to do. Phew...

I thought Ant was brilliant at the end of regulation and in overtime. He came up with some key defensive rebounds in addition to the shot making, so I might upgrade him to an A vs. A-. We simply don't win that game without him.

Jaden was a mixed bag, so I think you have him graded appropriately. He could not keep up with Fox and I see him continuing to go over screens that are set well above the 3-point line. Why!? All three of his TOs were unforced and once again he fouled out of the game. He made a couple of big plays down the stretch, but overall he just isn't where we need him to be given the contract he got.

I thought Randle put in a much better effort defensively, but I doubt it will last. His game is so damn ugly, but he was on the floor when the Wolves were at their best last night so I might give him a B-.

DDV continues to disappoint and the D is well deserved. He's regressed by three or four years! Gotta hope he eventually comes around.