Sactown Royalty

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Closing out contests has been a crucial pain point for the Kings. With the first week of the new season under their belt, one major factor is hindering the Sacramento Kings from picking up more wins: closing out the fourth quarter on an offensive high. Going 1-2 on the season isn’t inherently surprising when looking at the level of … [Read more...] about Luke Walton says Kings need to be ‘much better’ in fourth quarter

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Kings kept Steph Curry in check, but still couldn’t find a win For the second consecutive game, the Sacramento Kings were competitive with one of the best teams in the Western Conference for more than 40 minutes of game action. Unfortunately, yet again the Kings late-game offense faltered in their 119-107 loss to the Golden State … [Read more...] about Kings struggle with late-game execution again, lose to Warriors 119-107

NBAE via Getty Images Sacramento looks to get back in the win column in tonight’s contest vs. Golden State. The Sacramento Kings (1-1) will host the Golden State Warriors (2-0) on Sunday at Golden 1 Center. Sacramento will look to get back in the win column while Golden State will try to continue their hot streak coming fresh off of a victory vs. the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Kings vs. Warriors: Game thread and preview

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Buddy Hield cemented himself in Kings history Friday night. In the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings’ home opener against the Utah Jazz, Buddy Hield made history, passing Peja Stojaković as the franchise’s all-time 3-point leader. Hield pulled up from about 28 feet in the final minute of the first quarter and absolutely … [Read more...] about Buddy Hield passes Peja Stojaković as Kings’ all-time 3-point leader

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Kings shot just 8-34 from behind the three point line Things were looking great for about 42 minutes for the Sacramento Kings in their home opener against the Utah Jazz. The crowd was buzzing and the Kings were in a really competitive, back and forth game against one of the best teams in the western conference. And then, … [Read more...] about Kings offense goes cold in the fourth quarter in 110-101 loss to Jazz