January 1st, 2012 
Russ Loede 
Posted in STATEMENT FROM KINGS HEAD COACH PAUL WESTPHAL SACRAMENTO, CALIF., Jan. 1, 2012 – “Whenever a new season begins, in any sport, there is great hope that everything will progress in only a steady, upward direction. As we all know, it seldom happens like that in this life! As coaches, we can only ask that our players [...]
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Thornton’s Late Basket Helps Kings Edge Warriors 104-103
Probably the most interesting part of the game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors was the collision between Warriors guard Monta Ellis and Kings forward/center DeMarcus Cousins. During the fourth quarter, Ellis drove towards the basket, only to collide with Cousins. It doesn’t take a collision specialist to know who survived that [...]
Kings Cripple Rockets’ Playoff Hopes, Win 104-101
The Sacramento Kings, while being out of playoff contention a long time ago, had won five of their past seven prior to their game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday night at the Toyota Center. The Rockets – much like the Charlotte Bobcats – are fighting for their playoff lives, as they were three games behind [...]
Kings Extend Win Streak to Four, Edge Suns 116-113
These days in Sacramento, the major talk isn’t so much about the Kings and how they are enjoying a three-game winning streak prior to their game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night at Power Balance Pavilion. The conversation has been more along the lines of the inevitable move from California’s state capitol to presumably [...]
Balanced Scoring Helps Kings Pound Pacers 110-93
The Indiana Pacers, prior to their game Friday night against the Sacramento Kings at Conseco Fieldhouse, had a golden opportunity to solidify their grip on the #8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff chase, holding a three-game lead over the Charlotte Bobcats and Milwaukee Bucks. If their efforts in this contest were any indication, then [...]
Nelson’s 12 Fourth Quarter Points Help Magic Rally, Beat Kings 106-102
The Sacramento Kings are one frustrating team to watch. For those of us who follow the Kings (including yours truly), then you know this squad is young, talented, and at the same time unfocused. Then there are those times whenb you think they are getting over the hump, as witnessed by some big wins they earned [...]
Rockets Shoot 53 Percent, Blasts Kings 123-101
The Houston Rockets, prior to their game against the Sacramento Kings Monday night from Power Balance Pavilion, were three games behind the Memphis Grizzlies for the #8 seed in the Western Conference playoff chase. That in and of itself tells you everything there is to know in terms of Houston’s sense of urgency to arrive at [...]
Matthews’ 11 Fourth Quarter Points Help Trail Blazers Skate Past Kings 107-102
Apparently, Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was none too pleased with his team’s performance againat the Houston Rockets last Turesday. So what punishment did he dole out? Extra practice? Nope. McMillan instead made his team watch their performance against Houston. If the Trail Blazers’ performance against the Sacramento Kings is any indicator, maybe they [...]
