The NBA regular season is about to settle, but the fate of the team is on a rollercoaster, with some soaring and others faltering. The Sacramento Kings clearly fall into the latter category, and their recent performance has hit rock bottom, falling from the top 6 in the West to the 9th in the West, and they are in a state of confusion.
Looking back at last season's Kings, they were the No. 3 seed in the West and played a tight tiebreaker against defending champion Golden State Warriors. Despite the loss, their performance caused a lot of buzz among fans, and there was a hint of anticipation for their future. However, the arrival of the new season brought about a sea change in the Western Conference, and the Kings seemed unable to adapt to the change and fell into trouble.
In recent games, the Kings have suffered a number of reversals. Not long ago, they once led by 21 points in the game, but they were eventually reversed by their opponents and lost the game. In addition, there was one game in which the Kings led by as many as 19 points, which also suffered a painful reversal. These back-to-back defeats beg, what really happened to the Kings?
First, the Kings shot their three-point shots frequently but didn't shoot as well as they should, which led to their inability to stabilize the situation in critical moments. Secondly, the team's lack of ability to play key balls, and Monk and Huerte have been reimbursed for the season, which has put the team in a dilemma of understaffing.
As a result, the Kings now face a serious challenge, and they have dropped to 9th place in the West. Even if they beat the Trail Blazers in their final game, it will be difficult to control their own destiny. And to be invincible in the playoffs, the Kings need to put in more effort.
Against this backdrop, how should the Kings deal with their situation, and will they be able to bounce back and save their season at a critical moment?