Kayte Christensen explains why the Kings holding onto the 3 seed for so long is impressive

Feb 15, 2023, 10:46 AM

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 14: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns steals the ball from Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on February 14, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Wednesday morning to recap Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns, discuss the NBA All-Star Game break, and much more.

Topics discussed include:

  • What stood out in the Kings’ loss to the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night
  • Is the team calling enough plays for center Domantas Sabonis in the post?
  • Even though the Sacramento Kings are still the three seed in the West, do fans need to adjust their expectations for when the playoffs start?
  • “Through 56 games, [the Kings] are sitting in the three seed and despite the loss last night to Phoenix, who was in the four seed, the Kings still have the advantage. They still have a little bit of a cushion. So the great thing about what they’ve been able to do through the first 56 is they have been able to build a little bit of a cushion for themselves.”
  • Why the fact that the Kings have been in the three seed for so long is impressive
  • “You never know what the next 26 games are going to be.”
  • How important is the upcoming All-Star weekend rest for the players not involved in Salt Lake City?
  • If a team needs rest, is it a pro or con to have so many players involved in All-Star weekend?

Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with Kayte.

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