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Mike Brown says the Kings need to play with more physicality

Mar 28, 2023, 1:34 PM | Updated: 1:36 pm

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The Sacramento Kings missed out on a chance to end its 16-season playoff drought on Monday as they dropped a 119-115 game to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden 1 Center.

Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media following Tuesday’s practice and broke down Sacramento’s struggles against a lengthy Timberwolves team, talked about what the team needs to work on before the playoffs begin, and much more.

Also: Brown discussed what went wrong with the Kings’ three-point shooting (18%) on Monday.

Not So Fast: Kings lose to T-Wolves, fail to clinch playoff spot

Next Game

Sacramento will begin a stretch where they will play four of the next five games on the road when they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Trail Blazers 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 Portland.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

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

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

Sunday, April 2nd – Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs – 3:00 PM PST

Tuesday, April 4th – Sacramento Kings @ New Orleans Pelicans – 5:00 PM PST

Wednesday, April 5th – Sacramento Kings @ Dallas Mavericks – 5:30 PM PST

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