San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (left) gets congratulations from running back Christian McCaffrey (23) in the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale AZ on Sun Nov 16. 2025 (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 Well the one question that was answered Sunday was how would San Francisco 49ers quarterback (7-4) Brock Purdy do once he returned from his turf toe injury and the results were astonishing with a 41-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals (3-7).
#2 Purdy had himself an afternoon going 19-26, 200 yards, and three touchdowns. He looked like he hasn’t missed a step.
#3 Up next for the 49ers the Carolina Panthers 6-5-0 second in the NFC South at Levi Stadium next Mon Nov 24. How do you see this match up?
Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives on the San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Sun Nov 16, 2025 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
The Sacramento Kings (3-11) trailed the entire game in their sixth straight loss falling to the San Antonio Spurs (9-4) 123-110. It was more of the same, falling behind early sprinkled with some questionable defense and some poor offense.
DeMar DeRozan had the game high with 27 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded another double double with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Dennis Schroeder was spectacular off the bench with 22 points and six rebounds.
They were the good news in yet another loss for the team. It is just a matter of time before we see some long overdue changes as re-building seems to be the only option for the team. It is still early in the season but nothing seems to change for this current lineup and keeping them in place doesn’t seem a wise option. Whether these changes come sooner or later, they are coming.
Game recap: As the first quarter got underway both Domantas Sabonis and Precious Achiuwa both were in the line up despite being doubtful before the start of the game.
As has been the case far too often, the Kings trailed after the first 12 minutes of play. The Spurs had a 36-24 lead going into the second quarter. Sacramento started to turn things around outscoring the Spurs in the second quarter 35-31. San Antonio took a 67-59 lead into the locker room at the half.
As the third quarter got underway the Spurs continued to extend their lead and had actually led by 19 points in the quarter. As the quarter wore down the Kings had trimmed the San Antonio lead trailing by ten points going into the fourth quarter which has proven to be their achilles heel all season.
Unlike their last game, DeMar DeRozan was having a great game but Zach LaVine was having another slow start. Dennis Schroeder was solid off the bench and this game was still within reach with San Antonio leading 95-85 after three quarters but it was critical for Sacramento to start strong in the final quarter of the game.
Unfortunately for the Kings, they did not start the quarter strong instead they gave up two quick baskets, a De’Aaron Fox three-pointer followed by another Fox 18-foot jump-shot increasing their lead to 100-85 .
Sacramento rallied five minutes into the quarter cutting the Spur’s lead to single digits 105-98 but that’s where it all stalled out. San Antonio closed the game out winning by the score of 123-107 and Sacramento had increased their losing streak to six.
Domantas Sabonis recorded another double double in the game with 17 points and 13 rebounds. DeMar DeRosan had a terrific game scoring 27 points with four assists. Zach LaVine never came around and finished with eight points, two rebounds and three assists.
Russell Westbrook was solid with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists a great effort. Dennis Schroeder had a sound performance off the bench finishing with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists. Malik Monk also had a worthy effort scoring 16 points.
Fox finished the game with 28 points, the game high. Luke Kornet had a double double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Harrison Barnes also had a terrific game for the Spurs with 20 points. The San Antonio bench scored a combined 42 points in the game the same number that the Kings bench scored.
Game notes: Sunday afternoon the Kings once again suffered another loss this time against the Spurs Sunday. The Kings lost to the Timberwolves Friday via another disastrous fourth quarter meltdown.
The Kings kept pace with Minnesota through three quarters but fell apart in the final quarter of the game. Struggles abound for the team. They have the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league as well as the sixth-worst offense.
The Kings consistently fall behind early and faces having to fight from behind. This trend continues game after game along with the fourth quarter woes. They can’t string together stops and continue to give up high scoring quarters giving opponents a huge edge.
They had three good quarters recently against the Nuggets and the Timberwolves but ugly starts in the fourth quarter of those games signaled the end. Unfortunately it’s not one player who is struggling defensively, the hard truth is that it’s the entire team and they do it game in and game out.
The Spurs come into this game without their superstar Victor Wembanyama who missed the game with calf tightness. This could have been a huge break for the Kings but will they couldn’t take advantage. They had to face former teammate DeAaron Fox who scored 28 points against his former teammates.
The Kings loss now puts them on a six-game losing streak and they need to find a way to get back in the win column. The Kings Domantas Sabonis was listed as questionable but ended up playing with a left ribcage contusion and Precious Achiuwa played the game.
The Kings will now travel to Oklahoma City jumping from the frying pan into the fire as they take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder on Wednesday night November 19th as this brutal schedule continues. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 5:00 PM.
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.
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LeBron James (left) and Bronny James (right) watch a game this season. LeBron is out with a sciatic nerve on his right side and has missed all 13 Lakers games this season but could be returning soon according to reports as he’s been rehabbing in the G League (AP file photo)
NBA podcast Charlie O:
#1 Sciatica on his right side is keeping LeBron James out of the game for the Los Angeles Lakers he’s missed 13 games so far?
#2 Willie Green former New Orleans Pelicans head coach was fired Nov 15 following a 2-10 start to the season, marking the first coaching change of the 2025-26 campaign?
#3 Stephen Curry scored 49 points and delivered the win for the Golden State Warriors 109-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs Friday?
#4 With LaMelo Ball upgraded to “probable” for his return from an injury, he’ll be back with the Charlotte Hornets and he and the Hornets will face the Toronto Raptors Mon Nov 17?
#5 Ex NBA player Patrick Beverley facing assault after his recent arrest, Beverly found his sister with a man in the middle of the night and was concerned. Beverly was accused of felony assault.
San Jose Barracuda defenseman Luca Cagnoni (#42)celebrates his tying goal against the Ontario Reign at Tech CU Arena on Saturday Nov 15, 2025. (San Jose Barracuda)
by Marko Ukalovic
SAN JOSE — Colin White scored the game winning goal with 3:59 remaining in the third period as the San Jose Barracuda overcame a late deficit for a 4-3 comeback victory over the Ontario Reign on Saturday evening at Tech CU Arena.
San Jose has won four out of its last five games and has points in its last seven games. Ontario has lost two games in a row.
Ethan Cardwell sent a shot in from the left wing toward a sea of traffic in front of the crease. The shot was blocked out front where White pounced on the puck and cleaned up the rebound for his fourth goal of the season.
San Jose (6-5-1-1) drew first blood with an even strength goal early in the first period. Kasper Halttunen fed a cross-ice pass to Lucas Carlsson. The second-year defenseman beat Reign goalie Phoenix Copley with a wrist shot top shelf to the near corner for his fourth goal of the season. Pavol Regenda picked up the secondary assist.
The Barracuda doubled its lead late in the opening frame. Quentin Musty centered the puck from behind the net out to Filip Bystedt who rifled home a one-timer into the back of the net for his second goal of the season and first since opening night at the 18:08 mark. Luca Cagnoni picked up his sixth assist of the season with the secondary assist on the play.
Ontario (8-5-1-0) had the game’s first power play opportunity a minute and a half into the game but weren’t able to cash in. They were outshot 15-8 by San Jose in the first 20 minutes.
The Reign cut the lead in half with a power play goal late in the second period. Andre Lee found ‘Cuda killer” Martin Chromiak along the left slot. Chromiak beat Cuda goalie Jakub Skarek with a wrist shot top shelf to the far side for his sixth goal of the season at the 13:14 mark.
Ontario evened the game with its second power play goal of the game early in the third period. Glenn Gawdin sent the puck down low to Lee behind the net. Lee got Skarek to come out from the crease before pinballing the puck off of Skarek for his fourth goal of the season at the 2:58 mark. Lee snapped a 13-game goal less draught.
Lee scored his second power play goal and third overall for the Reign at the 7:03 mark. Gawdin’s shot from the left wing went off the stick off Lee for his fifth goal of the season.
San Jose scored the equalizer moments after a power play opportunity just ended late in the period. Cam Lund centered the puck from behind the net past two Reign defenders out to a wide-open Cagnoni. The second-year defenseman’s one-timer was gloved out of the air by Copley on what was initially a spectacular save. After a lengthy review it was determined that Copley made the save with the puck having crossed the goal line in midair. Cagnoni was credited with his fourth goal of the season, his first at even strength, at the 13:34 mark.
Skarek finished the game stopping 24 of the 27 shots he faced to earn his fifth win of the season. Copley made 25 saves on 29 shots in the losing effort.
GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 0-for-3 on the power play. Ontario went 3-for-5.
San Jose scored the game’s opening goal for the fourth game in a row.
The Three Stars of the Game: 1) White (1G, 1A) 2) Lee (2G,0A) 3) Cagnoni (1G,1A).
UP NEXT: San Jose travels down to San Diego to take on the Gulls on Wendesday November 19th at 7:00pm at Pechenga Arena.
San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini’s expression says it all as the Sharks in the second period at 3:03 are getting beat by the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Sat Nov 15, 2025 (San Jose Sharks still photo)
By Mary Walsh
The San Jose Sharks (8-8-3) fell to the Seattle Kraken (9-4-5) 4-1 on Saturday. Jaden Schwartz, Adam Larsson and Eeli Tolvanen scored for Seattle. Philip Grubauer made 19 saves for the win. Alexander Wennberg scored for the Sharks and Alex Nedeljkovic made 20 saves in the loss.
The Sharks looked much faster and better than their last game but still could not score as needed. After the game, Sharks forward Will Smith said: “We were moving, we had a bunch of chances. It was just one of those nights.”
Jaden Schwartz gave the Kraken a lead midway through the first period. Chandler Stephenson carried the puck in and sent it through the crease where it hit Schwartz’s skate and bounced back into the net. Assists went to Stephenson and Jamie Oleksiak.
The Sharks tied the game with a power play goal at 19:42. Alexander Wennberg redirected Macklin Celenrini’s shot from the right side. Assists went to Celebrini and William Eklund.
Matt Murray left the game at the end of the first period, right after the Sharks goal. He appeared to have a lower body injury. The Sharks had 7 shots in the first and the Kraken had 6. The Kraken took the only penalty.
Will Smith almost gave the Sharks a lead midway through the second period, but his goal was waived off for a kicking motion while sliding into the net.
The Kraken’s Adam Larsson did give his team the lead at 16:05. Larsson took the shot from just below the blue line through traffic. Assists went to Mason Marchment and Matty Beniers.
38 seconds later, Eeli Tolvanen scored to make it 3-1 Kraken. His shot came in a two-on-one with Stephenson.
The Sharks outshot the Kraken 14-10 in the second period. The Kraken took two penalties and the Sharks took one.
During their third power play in the third period, the Sharks pulled their goaltender. Jaden Schwartz shot the puck into the empty net to make it 4-1. Ryan Lindgren got an assist on that goal.
The Sharks next play on Tuesday at 7:00 PM PT in San Jose against the visiting Utah Mammoth.
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is disappointed after missing a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Sat Nov 15, 2025 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:
#1 How will De’Aaron Fox look to exploit the Spurs’ perimeter defense, particularly in pick-and-roll situations against Victor Wembanyama’s length?
#2 Can Domantas Sabonis control the paint against San Antonio’s frontcourt, and how might his playmaking from the high post disrupt the Spurs’ defensive schemes?
#3 Will Keegan Murray’s absence especially his perimeter shooting and can be a decisive factor in stretching the Spurs’ defense?
#4 How important will Malik Monk’s bench scoring and creativity be in matching San Antonio’s second-unit production?
#5 The Kings bring a five game losing streak into San Antonio can they get a quick fix and get the current skid deep sixed and pick up a win against the Spurs?
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.
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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.
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Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
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Former New York Met pitcher Bartolo Colon threw out the first pitch before the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets Sun May 7, 2025 at Citi Field in Flushing NY. Colon had superstitions while playing baseball and retired at 50 years old from baseball. (AP News file photo)
From my Baseball Notebook: Bartolo Colón superstition and retirement at 50
That’s Amaury News and Commentary
By Amaury Pi-González
The 2025 season is history, and the Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series. If you miss baseball already, I have some good news for you from one of my old baseball notebooks.
Bartolo Colón was one of the most superstitious Latino players that I’ve ever met. For this Dominican, his superstition was to mold the chewing gum into different shapes, sometimes into a small ball, and to insert into his glove before going to the mound.
One per game, before each game.. This became well known among his teammates, but there was no violation of any regulations because he inserted the chewing gum ball inside his glove, not outside. It could not be seen by any camera.
Bartolo pitched for 21 years in the Major Leagues until he was 50 years of age. He pitched for a total of 11 different teams, including the Oakland A’s at 39 years old. When he arrived in 2012. I spoke to this quirky and smart baseball player numerous times, before and after games; he was always cordial, insightful, and at times very funny.
In his first season with the A’s, during Spring Training in Arizona, he was in the dugout next to Cuban rookie Yoenis Céspedes; he helped Yoenis communicate because Yoenis spoke very little English. But he was always playing pranks and cranking jokes, sometimes Yoenis would put his hands up in the air and say “Oye chico tú eres comendiante ó pitcher” trans- “Hey man, are you a comedian or a pitcher?”
Bartolo once told me, “Pienso retirarme a los 60 años”. trans- “I am thinking of retiring at 60. He was 10 years short on his prediction, and he said Adiós to the game at 50! He always said he lasted this long because he enjoyed the game very much, loved working hard on his craft, and valued his friendships with other players. With the A’s, he especially enjoyed tutoring the younger pitchers.
At the beginning of his career, Bartolo regularly hit 95+ mph on his fastball. Toward the end of his career, control was his trademark, yet he remained a very efficient pitcher.
He was colorful and had a good reputation, and he won 247 games during his excellent career. In 2005, when he was a pitcher with the Cleveland Indians, he won the Cy Young Award as the American League’s best pitcher. In 2016, as a testament to his character, Bartolo won the “Joe DiMaggio Toast of the Town” Award given by the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Hitting: Bartolo Colón hit his one career home run at Petco Park in San Diego on May 7, 2016, as a pitcher for the New York Mets. He hit it off pitcher James Shields, a two-run shot in the top of the second inning, and at 42 years and 349 days old, he became the oldest player to hit his first major league home run.
Career accomplishment. The Latino pitcher with the most wins in Major League Baseball is Bartolo Colón, who retired with 247 wins. The Dominican-born pitcher played for 21 seasons across 11 different teams before retiring at the end of the 2018 season. His 247 wins are two more than Dennis Martímnez (245) and four more than Hall of Famer Juan Marichal (243)
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.
While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com
San Jose Sharks William Eklund (72) tries to put a shot past Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) at the Saddledome in Calgary on Thu Nov 13, 2025 (Canadian Press via AP photo)
San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:
#1 Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf stopped 16 shots and delivered his first shutout of this season and fourth overall shutout in the Flames 2-0 win over one of the toughest team in the NHL the San Jose Sharks who had been playing some of the best hockey on Thu Nov 13.
#2 The Sharks were came into Calgary with a four game win streak and the Flames were on a four game losing streak and the Flames ended their loosing streak while the Sharks snapped their winning streak.
#3 In an array of offense by the Sharks Wolf stopped three shots in the third period avoiding a Sharks comeback which included the Sharks Macklin Celebrini who took four shots after Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov was pulled for an extra attacker.
#4 Sharks winger Jeff Skinner had to leave in the first period after suffering a leg injury when he was skating for the puck against the Flames Rory Kerins against the boards.
#5 The Sharks make their second visit to Seattle in ten days on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena for a 7pm PT puck drop. The last time the two clubs met the Sharks took care of business with a 6-1 win on Wed Nov 5th. How do you see this match up this Sat Nov 15th?
Utah Mammoth Lawson Crouse (67) takes the puck against the New York Islanders Alexander Romanov (28) at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Fri Nov 15, 2025 (nhl.com photo)
By Tom Walker
SALT LAKE CITY–Utah surrendered its third period lead on a controversial kicked in goal by New York and fall to the Islanders in overtime 3-2.
The Utah Mammoth (10-7-0) laced up Friday night for the final game of the current homestand against the New York Islanders (9-6-2), and their 100th game as a new franchise. Utah snapped a 3-game losing streak on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres, and entered Friday’s contest with a 5-1-0 home record.
New York captured the early lead on a snap shot by winger Emil Heineman at 7:13 of the first, his 8th of the season, assisted by Tony DeAngelo and Alexander Romanov. Just past the halfway mark of the period, the horn sounded for what appeared to be a goal by Utah forward Nick Schmaltz, but on video review it was ruled that the puck hadn’t crossed the line. The Mammoth quickly shook it off, however, as winger JJ Peterka hit the score sheet moments later with his second goal of the homestand, his 6th of the season, a tip-in from a shot by Lawson Crouse with the additional assist to John Marino. With less than two minutes remaining in the frame, the Islanders gifted Utah a lengthy 5-on-3 power play as Matthew Schaefer was called for interference against Clayton Keller, and then 7 seconds later Simon Holmstrom sent the puck over the glass from the defensive zone for a delay of game penalty. The Mammoth took advantage of New York’s miscues as forward Dylan Guenther fired off a slap shot which found the back of the net for his 7th goal of the season, assisted by Mikhail Sergachev and Keller. Utah went to the locker room sporting a 2-1 lead. Islanders goaltender David Rittich stopped 11 of 13 Mammoth shots in the period, while Karel Vejmelka turned away 5 of th 6 New York shots he faced.
The second period was a scoreless defensive display from both teams as Rittich stopped all 10 Utah shot attempts, and Vejmelka kept New York off the scoreboard on 7 shots.
At 13:44 of the third period Jonathan Drouin kicked the puck into the Mammoth net. Though the call on the ice was no goal, video replay officials overturned the decision despite clear video of the kick. Anyone searching the internet to see it for themselves will be stunned at the call. Nevertheless the goal stood, and the score at the end of regulation was 2-2.
In the overtime period, New York added insult to injury when Matthew Schaefer found a hole past Vejmelka to give the Islanders the overtime victory and handing Utah its first overtime loss of the season.
Utah Mammoth Head Coach André Tourigny addressed the media after the game. “We had a really good first period, and for a number of reasons, we lost our momentum in the second period. They did a good job at keeping our guys tired on the ice, and we had a tough time changing. We didn’t turn the puck over a lot today, but we had a few costly ones which did not let us make good changes, and that wore us down a little bit. I think we were on our heels too much in the third period. We were protecting the lead, but we did not have the same aggression. I talked to you a lot about that. About the way we’re at our best to defend. It’s when we have aggression and pressure, and I did not like the way we closed that game.” Talking about the Mammoth special teams, Tourigny said, “Big goal on the power play for sure. I think that our power play had the opportunity to separate us during the game, and we didn’t. That’s unfortunate, because I think that was a key moment. On the flip side, the PK came up big. I think on the power play, we had a few good looks where the hole was there and the opportunity was there. We need to get clutch.”
Utah (10-7-1) now hits the road for games in Anaheim and San Jose on Monday and Tuesday, returning to the Delta Center for a four game homestand next Thursday beginning with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) looks for someone to throw the ball to as he is pursued by the Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) in the second half of the NBA Cup at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Fri Nov 14, 2025 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
Throughout three quarters the game between the Sacramento Kings (3-10) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-4) was a wild ride with the Kings trailing by a single point after three. In the early minutes of the fourth quarter we saw what has become the Kings inability to close out games.
After three minutes of play the Timberwolves took a nine-point lead 103-94. The final was 124-110. The Kings can hang with the best in the league but they just cannot finish. While it was a far better effort then Wednesday’s game it is still another loss dropping the team to a discouraging 3-10 season record.
Domantas Sabonis had the high for the Kings with 34 points and Zach LaVine had a solid second half finishing with 25 points. The changes that Head Coach Doug Christie had alluded too could be eminent.
Game recap: Going into the first quarter both Sabonis and Malik Monk took the court. After the first 12 minutes of play the Kings were keeping pace with the Timberwolves but trailed 35-30.
Sacramento kept at it outscoring the Timberwolves in the second quarter 31-26 and going into the locker room at the half, this game was tied at 61. Sabonis took Head Coach Doug Christie’s words to heart scoring 24 points in the first half.
Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan were stagnant with Westbrook coming away empty and DeRozan scoring only two points. Sacramento was hitting 50% of their three-point attempts which were instrumental in a game so very close.
Both teams were terrible from the line with the Kings shooting at 56% and the Timberwolves not much better with 63%. The Timberwolves largest lead of the half was 11 points which the Kings were able to erase going into the third quarter with the game tied at 61.
Going into the third quarter the question remained; with the exception of Sabonis could these starters get their rears into gear. Could they play the brand of basketball that we know they are capable of.
The Kings got off to a good start in the third taking a 74-69 lead early. They have been struggling all season closing out games but this game looked different as they continued to extend their lead with as much as a seven-point lead.
Time would tell if Coach Christie’s harsh words resonated in any way. They certainly had for Sabonis and would any of the other starters follow suit. The first half indicated that they did but they had a long way to go in this game.
The Kings had a five point lead going into the final five minutes of the third but let the Timberwolves back on top with three minutes left in the quarter 88-84. The third quarter closed out with the Timberwolves clinging to a one-point lead 92-91.
Could the Kings dig deep and close out the fourth quarter? Going into the final quarter this game was up for grabs and Sacramento had a great opportunity to prove themselves.
Early in the fourth quarter this game was tied at 94. It all came to an end three minutes into the quarter when Minnesota took a 103-94 lead prompting a Sacramento time-out. Was history repeating itself or could the Kings right the ship? The reality in this game was yet another fourth quarter meltdown by Sacramento. The final was 124-110, the Kings season record dropping to a dismal 3-10.
The Kings hung with the Timberwolves through three quarters but as seen in the past could not close the game out. Sabonis had the game high with 34 points and 11 rebounds another double double. Zach LaVine finished with 25 points but DeRozan was very quiet finishing with six points. Despite playing for 16 minutes Malik Monk could have been hampered by his sore ankle not scoring at all with only one rebound.
Every Minnesota starter finished the game with double digits. Anthony Edwards had his team high with 30 points. Julius Randle had a double double with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Donte Divincenzo had a solid game turning in 20 points and 6 rebounds.
Game notes: Friday night the Kings took another tough loss and their loss streak hit five games. While it is still early in the season there is steep trouble for the Kings and Head Coach Doug Christie is livid as evidenced by a profanity-laden postgame press conference after a drubbing by the Atlanta Hawks 133-100 Wednesday night.
The Hawks were without ace Trae Young and as it turned out they didn’t need him to come away with the win. Christie called that game shameful Keon Ellis had the team high off the bench with 20 points in that game but the starting lineup was abysmal at best.
Domantas Sabonis and Russell Westbrook barely cracked double digits and DeMar DeRozan finished the game with four points. The starters collectively had 45 points while the bench finished with 55 points. While Ellis has been overlooked at times which is puzzling considering the great defense he provides and he has proven to be a strong offensive player.
Much of what Christie said to the team cannot be put into print but suffice to say he was far from pleased. One could not blame him for his colorful rhetoric considering the play the Kings saw against the Hawks. He also said he would not be looking at the tape, seeing it live once was more than enough for him.
Many of the fans began to exit the building when the team was trailing by 37 points going into the fourth quarter. The team was booed off the floor at game’s end. Christie also hinted that there were big changes coming for the team and that the front office was completely on board with those changes. “We’re going to find people who want to compete period,” Christie said.
The Kings have faced the most difficult schedule in the NBA and Friday night they will face yet another tough game. The Sacramento locker room is not a happy place right now and has not been since the start of the season.
The Kings have a lot of talented players who are growing more and more frustrated. Going into Friday’s game both Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk were both listed on the injury list. Sabonis is struggling with a left ribcage contusion and Monk is also questionable with left ankle soreness. They are game-time decisions.
The Kings will continue on the road; they’re next stop in San Antonio for a matchup with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for Sunday November 16 at 1:00 PM.
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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