Amick: Kings could be a ‘really interesting’ team in the NBA Playoffs
Mar 7, 2024, 8:43 AM
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(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Thanks to a 44-point effort from De’Aaron Fox and a 20-rebound triple-double from Domantas Sabonis, the Sacramento Kings picked up a big win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
With just over a month remaining in the 2023-24 season, the Kings continue to rollercoaster their way towards the NBA Playoffs. Can this team pose a threat to those around them in the Western Conference?
The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday morning to share his thoughts on Sacramento’s inconsistent play, share injury updates on some stars from around the league, and much more.
Topics Discussed
- Dave talks about his bat problem
- T-Wolves star Karl Anthony-Towns (torn meniscus) could miss an extended period
- Sam says that Towns will “miss some time.”
- Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the season due to ongoing back issues
- “I do feel for a guy who was the number one pick as that door continues to close.”
- The rollercoaster continues for the Sacramento Kings, who follow up a loss to the Bulls by beating the Lakers
- Sam says that Golden State Warriors fans are going through similar motions to Kings fans regarding inconsistent play
- Amick says the Kings will be “really interesting” if they make the playoffs because they could beat Minnesota or OKC in a first-round matchup
- Is Malik Monk the favorite for Sixth Man of the Year?
- Thoughts on OKC as a true contender in the NBA Playoffs
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More on the Kings’ push for the NBA Playoffs
When is the next Sacramento Kings game?
Sacramento will return home on Thursday to play the second game of a back-to-back against rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (13-49), the owner of the worst record in the Western Conference.
On February 22nd, the Kings outlasted a late push from San Antonio to claim a 127-122 win at Golden 1 Center behind Domantas Sabonis’ triple-double (22 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists) and a 28-point effort from De’Aaron Fox.
Sacramento’s game against the Spurs will mark the start of a six-game homestand, as the Kings will play 14 of their final 22 contests on their own floor.
Be sure to tune in right here on Sactown Sports 1140 for all of your Kings vs. Spurs coverage, beginning at 5:30 PM PST on Game Night before a 7:00 PM PST tip-off from downtown Sacramento.
Upcoming Schedule
- Thursday, March 7th – Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs – 7:00 PM PST
- Sunday, March 10th – Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets – 3:00 PM PST
- Tuesday, March 12th – Sacramento Kings vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 7:00 PM PST
- Wednesday, March 13th – Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 7:00 PM PST
- Saturday, March 16th – Sacramento Kings vs. New York Knicks – 7:00 PM PST
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