Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Sacramento wins fifth straight in a crucial victory over the Los Angeles. No Domas...no problem, as the “LIGHT THE BEAM” chants rained down in enemy territory. The Sacramento Kings were able to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers on the road 116-111 to move into the third seed in the Western Conference on the heels of a five … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from Kings 116-111 win over Lakers
Trading Harrison Barnes would be a big mistake
Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports Should the Kings trade Harrison Barnes? You know the mantra "if it ain't broke, don't fix it?" With the Sacramento Kings now six-games over (.500) the question that still arises among most people is the decision of keeping or trading veteran forward Harrison Barnes. The former NBA champion has reached the final year of his contract and … [Read more...] about Trading Harrison Barnes would be a big mistake
Domantas Sabonis named Western Conference Player of the Week
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Kings big keeps showing why he deserves to be an All-Star Despite not being in the top 10 of the most recent All-Star vote returns, Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week. The Kings are currently on a four-game win streak due largely to Sabonis being on his own … [Read more...] about Domantas Sabonis named Western Conference Player of the Week
Three takeaways from Kings 132-119 win over Spurs
Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports Here’s the lowdown. The Sacramento Kings started off a bit slow in this one with their defense once again being anissue but found a way to put it together late to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 132-119. Here are the takeaways: Harrison Barnes stays hot Harrison Barnes has been phenomenal for the Kings through their four-game win streak while … [Read more...] about Three takeaways from Kings 132-119 win over Spurs
6 takeaways from Sacramento’s 139-114 route of Houston
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images The Kings kept the Beam lit for third straight game with their win against the Rockets. For the first time since I was seven years old... I can proudly say the Sacramento Kings are five games over .500 after defeating the Houston Rockets 139-114 at Golden 1 Center. But despite the final score, this game was actually quite … [Read more...] about 6 takeaways from Sacramento’s 139-114 route of Houston