The Sacramento Kings continue to push for the NBA Playoffs, even though a few key pieces will miss time due to injury.
NBC Sports California analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross Wednesday morning to talk about the emergence of Keon Ellis in the rotation, explain what makes Ellis effective in the lineup, and much more.
Plus: Kayte says arbitration during Sacramento loses to the New York Knicks was “the worst refereed match she had ever seen”.
Subjects discussed
- Kayte says even though the Raptors have struggled and will be shorthanded, the Kings can’t let their guard down.
- Starting guard Kevin Huerter will miss time with a dislocated left shoulder, although the timeline is currently unclear.
- Kayte says she’s curious to see how Mike Brown handles the loss of Huerter and Trey Lyles, who is sidelined with a sprained MCL.
- Sacramento begins its first of two remaining East Coast road trips with three weeks remaining in the regular season
- What did Kayte like most about Keon Ellis’ game?
- “I love his defense. Love, love, love his defense…He allows De’Aaron [Fox] take a step and defend someone else… He’s going to have a consistent approach and be tough all the time.
- Kayte says the Kings’ loss to the Knicks was “the worst officiated game she’s ever seen.”
- ” The way that the [officials] letting the game get out of hand is how people get hurt.
- Christensen says it’s a ‘complete and utter failure’ by officials
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When is the next Sacramento Kings game?
Sacramento will hit the road for a three-game road trip that begins Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors.
On January 5, the Kings won a 135-130 victory against Toronto at the Golden 1 Center thanks to a triple-double from Domantas Sabonis (24 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists) and a double-double from Keegan Murray ( 18 points and 12 rebounds).
Since the start of the 2013-14 season, Sacramento has a 4-6 record at Scotiabank Arena, including 2-4 over the last six seasons.
Be sure to tune in here on Sactown Sports 1140 for all your Kings vs. Kings coverage. Raptors, starting at 3:00 p.m. PST on Game night before reporting at 4:30 p.m. PST from Toronto.
Upcoming calendar
- Wednesday March 20 – Sacramento Kings @ Toronto Raptors – 4:30 p.m. PST
- Thursday March 21th – Sacramento Kings @ Washington Wizards – 4:00 p.m. PST
- Saturday March 23 – Sacramento Kings @ Orlando Magic – 4:00 p.m. PST
- Monday March 25 – Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 p.m. PST
- Tuesday March 26 – Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks – 7:00 p.m. PST
- Friday March 29 – Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks – 7:00 p.m. PST
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