Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) goes up for the dunk against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Fri Jan 17, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:
#1 How will Domantas Sabonis’ availability and impact affect the Kings’ frontcourt against the Trail Blazers? Sabonis has been returning from a knee issue and remains a key inside presence for Sacramento.
#2 Can Russell Westbrook orchestrate the Kings’ offense efficiently against Portland’s defense, especially in pick-and-roll situations? Westbrook is the primary playmaker for Sacramento.
#3 Will DeMar DeRozan’s scoring experience give the Kings an edge against a young Blazers roster? DeRozan has been one of Sacramento’s leading scorers.
#4 What role will Malik Monk play in this matchup — can he stretch the floor and provide secondary scoring behind the starters? Monk has shown scoring bursts for Sacramento.
#5 The Kings look to continue their five game win streak against the Trail Blazers Sunday night at Golden 1 what if you can point a few things out changed about the Kings to get on this winning streak?
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Maxime Raynaud #42 of the Sacramento Kings, Dylan Cardwell #32, and Nique Clifford #5 stand on the court after the game against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center on January 16, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO — Amid what was seemingly becoming a season where the Kings appeared to be embracing a tank for a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Kings won three straight games coming into Friday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards. On Friday, the Kings continued their winning ways, defeating the Wizards 128-115.
In the first quarter, the Kings jumped out to an early lead as the offense started the game firing on all cylinders. The Kings outscored the Wizards 41-22 in the first quarter, as the offense came from every corner of the Kings bench.
Domantas Sabonis, who had been injured the past 27 games, made his return to the Kings, checking in at the 5:11 mark of the first quarter. It was Sabonis’ first time coming off the bench since 2021, and he recorded six points and four rebounds in his first minutes back in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Kings and Wizards flipped from the first-quarter performance, as the Wizards outscored the Kings 39-26 in the quarter. The Kings’ 19-point lead coming into the quarter evaporated as they took a six-point lead into halftime, 67-61. The Kings let the intensity on the defensive end falter, and it led to the Wizards having their way on the offensive end. The Kings had three double-digit scorers in the first half, as DeMar DeRozan had 10 points, Precious Achiuwa had 14, and Russell Westbrook added 11 in the first half.
In the third quarter, the Kings flipped the script back on the Wizards and took back control of the game after struggling before halftime. The Kings outscored the Wizards 34-23 in the third quarter, as Russell Westbrook paced the Kings with nine points in the quarter. The Kings took a 17-point advantage, 101-84, into the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Kings kept the Wizards at arm’s length to finish them off with the final of 128-115. The Wizards outscored the Kings 31-27 in the fourth quarter, but the Kings still defeated the Wizards by double digits. The Kings’ fourth win in a row has certainly surprised Sacramento fans as they look to continue their hot play. Russell Westbrook led the Kings in the victory with 26 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 13 points and six rebounds in his return.
The young guys in Sacramento have caught an infectious energy that has captured the fans’ attention and love at the Golden 1 Center.
After the game, Doug Christie spoke to the energy and the way the young guys have played, and how the city has attached to that.
“They’re every pillar that we talk about when I talk about playing to a standard — multiple efforts on the defensive end, they communicate at a high level, and they have fun,” Doug Christie said after the game. “I’ve told you guys many times this game is about joy, and it swells my heart to watch them compete that way because it is not always going to go great, but it’ll never be from a lack of them getting at it, that’s for sure.”
Up next: The Sacramento Kings will stay home to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at 6 p.m. PST.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) blocks a layup by the New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (right) in first half action at Golden 1 Center in Sacrmento on Wed Jan 14, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and surpassed Kevin Garnett on the NBA’s all-time scoring list — how important was his veteran scoring leadership in this win?
#2 Zach LaVine finished with 25 points — what matchup advantages did he exploit against the Knicks’ defenders Wednesday night?
#3 Precious Achiuwa posted a 20-point, 14-rebound double-double — how did his physical presence on the boards impact Sacramento’s ability to control the paint?
#4 Russell Westbrook recorded 19 points and 11 assists — what did his playmaking do to unlock scoring opportunities for the Kings’ offense?
#5 Maxime Raynaud provided energy off the bench with 10 points — how valuable was his contribution in maintaining Sacramento’s lead when the starters rested?
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Precious Achiuwa #9 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on January 14, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings are experiencing their first upswing of the season.
The Kings have now won three straight games as they defeated the New York Knicks on Wednesday night 112-101 as Mike Brown made his return to Sacramento.
With Wednesday’s win over the Knicks, the Kings improved to 11-30 and have their first three-game win streak of the season.
I asked Doug Christie after the game if this is the type of streak you can build on as a team.
“I mean, our league is funny that way,” Doug said after the game. “We lost a game in Portland and I look at that one as the start of all of this because I thought that our standard began to be met. Then we dropped two in Los Angeles and that wasn’t it, obviously. But from that point, listen, we’ll win some and we’ll lose some. The key is, as we define ourselves, is that we play to a standard.”
Doug has been clear the Kings need to play to the “standard” to build their identity. Precious Achiuwa agreed that playing the right way is something they hope to build off of.
“Momentum in this league is very important and you can capitalize on that,” Precious Achiuwa said after the game to me in the press conference room. “I think right now we have a good flow of things. We’re going to try to continue to build on that. There’s no guarantees in this league… playing the right way, playing hard, and doing the right things.”
As for the game itself, the Kings took care of the Knicks with relative ease on Wednesday.
In the first quarter, the Kings jumped all over the Knicks to start the game. Sacramento, led by an early trio of double-digit scoring performances in the first quarter from DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Precious Achiuwa, outscored the Knicks 32-17 in the first frame. The aforementioned trio had 10 points each in the quarter to propel the Kings. On the other hand, the Knicks were shooting an abysmal 5% from deep on 20 attempts in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Kings didn’t extend their lead but they managed to keep the Knicks at bay without allowing them to meaningfully get back into the game. The Knicks outscored the Kings by a point, 25-24, in the second quarter as the Kings maintained the lead going into halftime. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 15 first-half points as the Kings led 56-42 going into the break.
In the third quarter, the Kings turned back up the intensity on the Knicks. The Kings outscored the Knicks 40-34 to take a 96-76 lead going into the fourth quarter of action. Precious Achiuwa was the Kings’ leading scorer in the third as he added another 10 points to bring his game total to 20 points in the first three quarters of action.
In the fourth quarter, the Knicks made a couple of runs to attempt to get the game back to within reach, but they all came up short as the Kings defeated the Knicks 112-101. The Knicks were able to outscore the Kings 25-16 in the final quarter, but it was much too little, too late for New York as they never really got back to within a realistic striking distance.
The Kings were led in scoring by DeMar DeRozan, who had 27 points in the game. Precious Achiuwa finished the night with 20 points and 14 rebounds, as Russell Westbrook led the Kings in assists with 11 in the game.
Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on the Washington Wizards on Friday at 7 p.m. PST at Golden 1 Center.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James attempts to dribble past the Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Mon Jan 12, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 It seems after the Kings defeated the Houston Rockets on Sunday night they seem like they got their mojo back and hung with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in a back and forth game for the second win in a row.
#2 Did DeMar De Rozan, playing at home against a team like the Lakers led in scoring with 32 points, how did he try to control the tempo, especially during momentum swings?
#3 For Russell Westbrook, what was the key to battling inside against the Lakers’ size, and how did Westbrook affect the Kings’ offensive flow?”
#4 Zach LeVine, how did the defensive matchups Monday night influence LeVine’s shot selection and activity off the ball?”
#5 Maxime Raynaud, when he was facing a familiar opponent, how did he balance staying aggressive while keeping the offense organized?
#6 On Precious Achiuwa, what stood out about the Lakers’ defensive coverage, and how did Achiuwa look to exploit it?”
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after he made a three-point basket over LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday on the second night of a back-to-back after defeating the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. The Kings got their revenge on the Lakers on Monday, defeating them 124-112.
In the first quarter of the game, the Kings brought high energy and effort on the defensive end of the floor, which led to their offense. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Kings in the first quarter as they got the scoring going with nine and eight points, respectively, as the Kings outscored the Lakers 32-28. On the Lakers’ end, LeBron James and Luka Doncic also got going early as they scored 10 and 11 points, respectively, to open the game. The Kings’ defense was doing a good job on the others in the Lakers lineup but was struggling to defend the Lakers’ stars.
In the second quarter, the Kings started to take command of the game and pull away from the Lakers. Malik Monk dominated the second quarter as he scored 18 of the Kings’ 29 points in the frame. In large part due to Monk, the Kings outscored the Lakers 29-26 and took a 61-54 lead into halftime. The Kings shot 53% from the field and an impressive 61% from deep in the first half, which propelled them to the lead. On the other hand, the Lakers couldn’t buy a bucket from the perimeter, shooting an abysmal 15% from deep in the first half.
In the third quarter, it was more of the same from the Kings. The Kings continued to pressure the Lakers on the defensive end as the Lakers’ tough shooting night continued. The Kings outscored the Lakers 34-29 in the third despite a 14-point performance from Dončić in the quarter. DeRozan and Russell Westbrook kept the Kings’ pace up on the offensive end as they scored 11 and 13 points, respectively, in the quarter.
The Kings went into the fourth quarter with a 95-83 lead and looked to close out the Lakers in the final 12 minutes.
The Lakers weren’t able to handle the Kings in the fourth quarter, as the Kings and Lakers each scored 29 points in the frame, allowing the Kings to win the game 124-112. Despite a 42-point effort from Dončić, followed by a 22-point performance from James, the Kings managed to prevent any of the others from doing much damage.
The Kings showed a strong effort for a full 48 minutes on Monday to win their second straight game and the second night of a back-to-back.
Doug Christie has been preaching effort and “compete level” all year, and he has gotten a taste of it over the last few games.
“I told them before the game that you’re going to face adversity in life—adversity doesn’t miss you—but for them, their willingness to continue to compete and overcome that, that’s what it says a lot about who you are in those moments,” Christie said after the game.
Christie has also voiced his desire for the team to play to a certain level of pride—Kings pride. He discussed his players being able to be proud of the way they play after the game.
“You’re going to win some, whatever, but you play like that with your heart like that. You can look at yourself in the mirror.”
Up next: The Kings will stay home to take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday at 7 p.m. PST inside Golden 1 Center.
Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives on the Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (left) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Jan 11, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:
1.Before we get into Sunday night’s game just wanted to catch up on the status of the current King’s injuries but also the unfortunate suspension of Dennis Schroeder and how that all played out.
2.The Kings went into Sunday night’s game against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets dealing with a seven game losing streak. They just had been unable to do much about the skid, just couldn’t turn it around.
3. Sunday at Golden 1 the Kings faced a really frustrated Houston Rockets who have been struggling falling apart in the fourth quarter of games losing their past two games to the Portland Trailblazers.
4. What do you feel was the turning point in the fourth quarter for the Kings that sealed the deal getting Sacramento their ninth win of the season.
5. Next up for the Kings will be a game with the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night in Sacramento playing this game without Dennis Schroeder on the bench.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings and Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets compete for a loose ball in the first half at Golden 1 Center on January 11, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Sunday night as they attempted to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Houston Rockets. After getting off to what was tied for their worst start in the Sacramento era prior to Sunday at 8-30, the Kings managed to defeat the Rockets 111-98.
In the first quarter of action, scoring was at a premium for both teams as they started slowly on the offensive end of the floor. The Kings were outscored by the Rockets 23-22 in the quarter, as Kevin Durant led the way for Houston with seven points in the first. Zach LaVine got the Kings going early, as his shot was falling in the opening frame, where he scored eight of the Kings’ 22 points.
In the second quarter, the Kings battled back and managed to outscore the Rockets 29-25 in the period. DeMar DeRozan was cooking in the second quarter for the Kings, as he scored 11 points in the frame to give Sacramento a 51-48 halftime lead. DeRozan led the Kings in first-half scoring with 13 points, while no other Kings players reached double figures at the break. Meanwhile, the Rockets got double-digit performances from Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Kevin Durant, who all scored in double figures in the first half. The first half was a good battle from the Kings, and it showed something Doug Christie has been looking for during the losing streak: effort.
In the third quarter, the Kings managed to keep the game close and maintain a razor-thin lead over the Rockets. Houston outscored Sacramento 28-27 in the period, but the Kings still went into the final quarter leading 78-76.
In the fourth quarter, it was the Dylan Cardwell show, as he almost single-handedly kept the Kings’ energy up in the early part of the quarter. The Rockets and Kings traded baskets, but it was Cardwell who ignited Sacramento and helped the team pull away. Cardwell amassed seven rebounds and two points in the quarter, helping the Kings outscore the Rockets 33-22 in the final 12 minutes. The Kings defeated the Rockets 111-98, marking their second victory of the season over Houston and snapping their seven-game losing streak.
Amen Thompson led all scorers with 31 points for the Rockets. On the Kings’ side, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine led the way with 22 and 18 points, respectively. As a note, DeRozan also became just the 23rd member of the 26,000-points club with a made basket in the first half.
Malik Monk, who had been receiving a number of DNPs as of late and had fallen out of Doug Christie’s rotation, made a big impact for the Kings on Sunday night. Monk scored 15 points while adding four rebounds and three assists.
After the game, DeRozan spoke about the impact Monk had and the professionalism he has shown.
“It’s just a testament to the player that he is, the talent that he is, just to stay ready.”
Up next, the Kings stay home to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in the second night of a back-to-back. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles against the Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) at Chase Center in San Francisco on Fri Jan 9, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:
#1 Zach LaVine is one of Sacramento’s leading scorers and a primary offensive threat for the Kings this season how do you see him executing against the Houston Rockets on Sunday.
#2 Can DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk provide enough offensive balance to complement Sacramento’s scoring?
#3 What impact will Russell Westbrook’s playmaking and leadership have against Houston’s defense?
#4 How important will contributions from role players like Dennis Schröder be if Houston focuses its defense on the Kings’ stars?
#5 With Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray’s status uncertain with injury concerns, who steps up for the Kings on the boards and interior defense?
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 9, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
MISSION BAY, SAN FRANCISCO — The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Friday night in San Francisco as they took on the Warriors. The two teams in action were a far cry from what they were just two full seasons ago when they faced each other in a first-round matchup in the playoffs that went seven games.
When the two faced off on Friday, the Kings were solidly out of a playoff spot and the Warriors were fighting to be in the eighth seed as of this writing. The Kings gave the Warriors a run for their money, but the Warriors ultimately defeated the Kings 137-103.
Before the game, Doug Christie spoke with the media on the standard of Kings basketball he expects to see from his players, and he certainly got a version of that in the first half.
The Kings, playing Malik Monk in the first half, went toe to toe with the Warriors in a very competitive 24 minutes of basketball. The Kings were outscored in the first quarter 34-29 but managed to outscore the Warriors 30-29 to head into halftime trailing only 63-59.
The Kings shot 52% from the field and 38.5% from deep in the first half to keep pace with the Warriors offense, which put up similar numbers. It’s hard not to draw some sort of conclusion that Malik Monk getting minutes in the first half had some correlation with the Kings being able to match the Warriors. Malik finished the first half with eight points and no turnovers on 4-for-5 shooting during nearly 11 first-half minutes of action.
It was an encouraging half from the Kings, who looked to continue to assert Doug Christie’s desired style of basketball in the second half.
The third quarter was mostly the same for the Kings. They were competing on both ends of the floor, and that led to an 84-84 game with 3:10 to go in the third quarter. However, what followed was a complete meltdown from the Kings. In the remaining time in the third quarter, the Warriors went on a 13-0 run to take a 97-84 lead into the final 12 minutes of action.
The fourth quarter didn’t go much better for the Kings. The Kings were embarrassed in the final quarter as they were outscored 40-19 and fell to the Warriors 137-103 on Friday night at Chase Center. The Kings’ defense gave up in the final quarter of the game and allowed what was a close game for the most part to get away from them and end in blowout fashion.
The Warriors got 66 bench points compared to only 38 points from the Kings bench. The Warriors also got 60 points in the paint compared to the Kings’ 50 points in the paint.
Over the final nearly 15 minutes of the game, the Warriors outscored the Kings 53-19. It was a microcosm of the season in which the Kings show some fight and completely collapse in key moments of the game.
“Speaking to them in there, I said, ‘It’s 180 seconds, you guys relaxed,’” Doug said after the game, referring to the 13-0 run the Warriors went on to finish the third quarter. “It’s unacceptable. It can’t happen. But it’s been a theme. Good enough to win, but also good enough to hang in and then get beat. So there’s a nastiness and a fire that it has to make you mad for you to break through that.”
Speaking with the media in the locker room after the game, Zach LaVine was frustrated but at a loss for solutions.
“I mean, each game you go into, we’re trying to get off the schneid,” Zach said after the game. “Today we had a really good opportunity too, and we let another one get away. It’s not like we’re going to get this back. Eventually we’ve got to put our foot down and figure out how to get a win. It doesn’t matter how good you play through three quarters or whatever. I think we’ve been talking about that enough.”
Enough may never come for this Kings team. The Kings have had their backs against the wall since last season with this roster, and it seems no combination or buttons that Doug Christie presses make any difference in the outcome of the game.
The Kings have now lost seven straight games and have the second-best lottery odds in this year’s NBA lottery with an 8-30 record.
Up next: The Kings will return home to take on the Houston Rockets on Sunday at 6 p.m. PST inside the Golden 1 Center.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
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