Thursday, May 17, 2012

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Kings show some heart, thump Celtics by 25

Kings show some heart, thump Celtics by 25

Marcus Thornton had 36 points and five steals, lifting the Sacramento Kings over the Boston Celtics, 120-95.  Jason Thompson added a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Kings, who snapped an eight-game skid against Boston. DeMarcus Cousins tallied 20 points and seven boards.

Thornton returns, Kings beat Blazers

Thornton returns, Kings beat Blazers

Marcus Thornton returned from a four-game absence and scored eight of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Sacramento Kings past the Portland Trail Blazers, 95-92.
Kings stay composed for rare  road win over Spurs

Kings stay composed for rare road win over Spurs

Tyreke Evans' jumper with 47.2 seconds left in the game was the difference as the Sacramento Kings escaped San Antonio with an 88-86 victory on Friday.
Toronto can't stop Boogie Cousins, Kings

Toronto can't stop Boogie Cousins, Kings

DeMarcus Cousins recorded his fourth straight double-double with 21 points and a career-high 19 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings earned their first road win of the season, 98-91, over the Toronto Raptors.
Kings ground Superman, but not Magic

Kings ground Superman, but not Magic

For the second year in a row, DeMarcus Cousins took superstar center Dwight Howard completely out of his game.  Unfortunately, the Sacramento Kings couldn’t stop the rest of the Orlando Magic and dropped a hard fought 104-95 contest at Power Balance Pavilion.

Hayes out until February with dislocated shoulder

Hayes out until February with dislocated shoulder

Upon being re-examined today, it was determined that Chuck Hayes will miss approximately three to four weeks of action due to the dislocated left shoulder he suffered in the Kings’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks last night at Power Balance Pavilion.

The Smart era begins with a thrilling 103-100 win over Bucks

The Smart era begins with a thrilling 103-100 win over Bucks

In their first game without head coach Paul Westphal, who was fired earlier on Thursday, the Sacramento Kings rallied and overcame a 21-point halftime deficit to shock the Milwaukee Bucks, 103-100.
Kings name Keith Smart new head coach

Kings name Keith Smart new head coach

The Sacramento Kings today named Keith Smart as the team’s 24th Head Coach, according to President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Kings fire head coach Paul Westphal

Kings fire head coach Paul Westphal

The Sacramento Kings today relieved Paul Westphal of his head coaching duties, according to President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Current Kings’ assistant coach Keith Smart will serve as head coach in tonight’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kings fall apart in second half against Grizlies

Kings fall apart in second half against Grizlies

The Sacramento Kings struggled through another frustrating night of inconsistent play once again. Jimmer Fredette led the way with 17 points off the bench, but the Memphis Grizlies used a huge third quarter surge to blow out the Kings 113-96 Tuesday night.

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