Harry Giles III has big night vs. Blazers: 'He changed the game for us'

[NBC Sports BayArea]

Harry Giles III has big night vs. Blazers: 'He changed the game for us' originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com SACRAMENTO -- With 7:41 remaining in the third quarter and the Sacramento Kings down 68-59 to the Portland Trail Blazers, an unexpected player stepped to the scorers table. foot-10 Harry Giles III, fresh off another stint with the Stockton Kings of the G League, took off his warmups, tucked in his shirt, and checked in for Nemanja Bjelica. The rookie big man had played a total of 233 minutes for the Kings coming into the night.

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[bsegers]

I was at the game and it was like a light switch when Giles came in the team changed in effort and result and then when he sat it went right back to sloppy low effort. I truly believe if he stays in we win. Also another oddity is it seemed like no plays run for a red hot Buddy in the 4th either. He was just camping in the corner and his man never left to double team so he didn't even see the ball. Buddy was also out for a long stretch in early part of the game.