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Jay Triano says Harrison Barnes will be ready to go for Game 1 of the playoffs

Apr 13, 2023, 4:56 PM | Updated: 5:01 pm

Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warr...

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Golden 1 Center on April 03, 2022 in Sacramento, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Sacramento Kings’ assistant coach Jay Triano joined Cattles and Ramie Thursday to preview the upcoming playoff matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, an update on Harrison Barnes’ injury, and what the keys to victory will be for the Kings.

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“I don’t think anybody should be too concerned,” Triano said on the show Thursday. “We went pretty hard yesterday and he injured it a bit, [but] today was more precautionary than anything, he’s going to be fine. I think he’s going to be fine. He’s going to fight through anything anyways, so I don’t think anybody should be too concerned [about him missing time].”

Topics discussed include:

  • Will Harrison barnes play in Game 1?
  • How do the Kings stop Stephen Curry?
  • How do you game-plan for Draymond Green?
  • Is the Andrew Wiggins’ situation a distraction for Sacramento?
  • Who is the X-Factor for the Warriors?
  • How different is playoff basketball from the regular season?
  • Will experience play a big factor for the Kings?
  • How does Sacramento make defensive adjustments in the playoffs?

Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with Jay Triano.

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