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Harrison Barnes on the differences between regular season and postseason play

Mar 23, 2023, 2:40 PM

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Veteran forward Harrison Barnes spoke to the media following Thursday’s practice as the Sacramento Kings prepared to face the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center on Friday night.

Barnes and the Kings are closing in on clinching the franchise’s first NBA Playoffs appearance since 2005-06 as the Magic Number sits at three with ten games remaining in the regular season.

The longtime forward shared his thoughts on the upcoming stretch, explained the differences between regular season play and the playoffs, and much more.

 

Next Game

Sacramento will have a chance to all but ensure its first Pacific Division championship since the 2002-03 season if they can beat the Phoenix Suns on Friday night at Golden 1 Center.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Suns coverage right here on Sactown Sports 1140 beginning at 5:30 PM PST on Game Night with Scott Marsh and Henry ‘The High Flyer’ Turner before a 7:00 PM PST tip-off from downtown Sacramento.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

Friday, March 24th – Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns – 7:00 PM PST

Saturday, March 25th – Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz – 7:00 PM PST

Monday, March 27th – Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 7:00 PM PST

Wednesday, March 29th – Sacramento Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers – 7:00 PM PST

Friday, March 31st – Sacramento Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers – 7:00 PM PST

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