Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Kings will be happy to leave this one in 2021. The Sacramento Kings fell in disappointing fashion in their New Year’s Eve matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, losing 112-96. Another third quarter meltdown led to the demise of Sacramento, to the chagrin of the entire Kingdom. Friday’s contest was that of extreme parody to the … [Read more...] about Kings drop the ball on New Year’s Eve in 112-96 loss to Dallas
Even with a new coach, Kings can’t shake third quarter woes
Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The Kings need to be better coming out of halftime. Throughout this ever-challenging season, the Sacramento Kings have new rivals that many people did not anticipate: the third quarter. After Wednesday night’s victory of the Dallas Mavericks, aka “The Chimezie Metu Game,” interim head coach Alvin Gentry mentioned both the good and the bad … [Read more...] about Even with a new coach, Kings can’t shake third quarter woes
Kings vs. Mavericks Preview: Let’s end 2021 with a victory
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Ringing in the New Year with a rematch from Wednesday night. The Sacramento Kings will host their final contest of 2021 on Friday, when they’ll play the Dallas Mavericks for the second time in three days. Wednesday night ended in thrilling fashion thanks to Chimezie Metu’s game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, and … [Read more...] about Kings vs. Mavericks Preview: Let’s end 2021 with a victory
Best of 2021: A look back at Sacramento’s biggest moments
Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images Counting down the most memorable moments of 2021. As we head into the second half of the 2021-22 NBA season and say goodbye to another strange year, it’s easy to forget the good things that have come out of the Sacramento Kings’ basketball program in the last six months. On Draft Day, morale seemed to be high around the Kingdom … [Read more...] about Best of 2021: A look back at Sacramento’s biggest moments
Chimezie Metu hits game-winning buzzer beater to beat Dallas 95-94
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images *Exhale* The Sacramento Kings nabbed their second consecutive win on Wednesday night, beating the Dallas Mavericks 95-94 in thrilling fashion. It was a battle until the very last possession, sealed by a game-winning 3-pointer from none other than Chimezie Metu. “Fox made the pass, and I was ready to shoot it.” Metu said … [Read more...] about Chimezie Metu hits game-winning buzzer beater to beat Dallas 95-94