Kevin Huerter says the Kings are ‘as confident as ever’ heading into the playoffs

Apr 7, 2023, 8:11 AM | Updated: 9:25 am

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 25: Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings takes the court before ...

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Sacramento Kings Beat Writer

The NBA Playoffs are near, and the Sacramento Kings are just over a week away from hosting Game 1 of the first round at Golden 1 Center.

Kings guard Kevin Huerter sat down with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk about the team’s mentality heading into the playoffs, looked forward to how special the atmosphere will be during Game 1, and much more.

Plus: Is Sacramento using national media slander as bulletin board material?

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Topics Discussed:

Kevin says that he and the rest several rotation players will be game-time decisions on Friday night vs. Golden State
Huerter talks about the technical foul he received on Wednesday in Dallas.
Why did Huerter’s technical foul not get rescinded even though the foul call was deemed incorrect?
Kevin says that Sacramento played with a sense of urgency on Tuesday in New Orleans
How can the Kings get over the hump when it comes to winning games at home?
Huerter says the first time playing in the playoffs “can be overwhelming,” but he will give some advice to his inexperienced teammates
From a scouting perspective, Sacramento’s preparation for the first round has already started.
Do the Kings note what national media says about them and use it as bulletin board material?
“We think that our best is better than other team’s best.”
Did Sacramento celebrate the Pacific Division title?
Kevin talks about the excitement that comes with a playoff atmosphere

Next Game for Kevin Huerter and the Kings

Sacramento will play its final home game of the regular season when they face the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center on Friday night.

The matchup of Nor-Cal foes could be a preview of a potential first-round playoff series as the Warriors are hovering around the 5-7th seed spots in the Western Conference standings.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Warriors 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.