SACRAMENTO KINGS

Kayte Christensen on Doug Christie: ‘He loves the game’

Jan 8, 2025, 9:24 AM

The Sacramento Kings have followed up a six-game losing streak with five straight wins as they look like a brand new team under interim head coach Doug Christie.

NBC Sports California analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share her observations from Sacramento’s winning streak, explain why Christie has gotten off to a strong start in his head coaching career, look ahead to the three-game road trip, and much more.

Be sure to check out the entire interview with NBC Sports’ Kayte Christensen on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

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Sacramento Kings are riding a five-game win streak under interim head coach Doug Christie. How much of it has to do with the change, and have they done anything to convince you that the change is real?

Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins spend the latest Return of the Roar episode talking about all they’ve noticed with the Sacramento Kings over their recent stretch.

How much of it has to do with the change from Mike Brown to Doug Christie a little over a week and a half ago?

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When is the next Kings game?

Sacramento will leave the state of California for the first time since December 12th as they embark on a three-game road trip that begins with a matchup against the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics on Friday afternoon.

The Kings have lost six straight games against the Celtics and haven’t won a game at TD Garden since March 19, 2021.

Be sure to catch all of the Kings vs. Celtics drama right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage starting at 2:00 PM PT on Game Night before action tips off at 4:00 PM PT from downtown Boston.

Sacramento Kings 2024-25 Schedule

  • Friday, January 10th – @ Boston Celtics – 4:30 PM PT
  • Sunday, January 12th – @ Chicago Bulls – 12:30 PM PT
  • Tuesday, January 14th – @ Milwaukee Bucks – 5:00 PM PT
  • Thursday, January 16th – vs. Houston Rockets – 7:00 PM PT
  • Sunday, January 19th – vs. Washington Wizards – 6:00 PM PT

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