Sacramento Kings Playoff Memories: April 30th
Apr 30, 2020, 11:41 AM | Updated: 11:41 am
(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Take a look at some Kings playoff memories that happened on this date over the years
All athletic events will be on pause for the foreseeable future, which is a tough pill to swallow for sports fans around the world.
While this may be a rough time for Sacramento Kings fans, we can look back on some good times while we wait for basketball to make its return.
April 30, 2006 – NBA Western Conference First Round
Kings 102, Spurs 84 (Series tied 2-2)
One game removed from Kevin Martin’s buzzer-beating heroics, the Sacramento Kings easily routed the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 to tie the series up at 2-2.
Bonzi Wells had a monster game, scoring 25 points and grabbing 17 rebounds to propel the Kings to a 102-84 victory at Arco Arena.
Brad Miller scored 19 points while Mike Bibby added 16 points and seven assists in the win. Kevin Martin and Ron Artest each scored 14 points for Sacramento.
April 30, 2003 – NBA Western Conference First Round
Kings 111, Jazz 91 (SAC wins series 4-1)
For the second season in a row, the Sacramento Kings eliminated the Utah Jazz in the first round of NBA Playoff action.
Chris Webber was the leading scorer for the Kings, scoring 26 points to go along with 11 rebounds to lift Sacramento to a 111-91 win at Arco Arena, setting up a second-round showdown with the Dallas Mavericks.
Peja Stojakovic scored 22 points, while Bobby Jackson scored 18 points off of the bench for Sacramento. Vlade Divac added 16 points and six rebounds over 26 minutes of action.
April 30, 2000 – NBA Western Conference First Round
Kings 99, Lakers 91 (LAL lead series 2-1)
The eighth-seeded Sacramento Kings defeated the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers by a final of 99-91, setting the stage for a huge Game 4 at Arco Arena on May 2nd.
Sacramento was led by a monstrous game from Chris Webber, who finished with 29 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists and two steals.
Peja Stojakovic scored 19 points off of the bench, hitting three-of-four three-point attempts. Vlade Divac had a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Kobe Bryant finished with a playoff career-high 35 points, while Shaquille O’Neal scored 21 points to go along with 17 rebounds.
