There’s no need to judge the Kings by their overall record.
What matters is Sacramento – after losing to the league-worst Brooklyn Nets 109-100 Wednesday at Golden 1 Center – is 1-3 since trading DeMarcus Cousins.
The Nets had lost 16 in a row prior to Wednesday and were allowing a league-high 114.4 points. But the Kings are struggling to find their identity post-Cousins and now own a three-game losing streak.
The Kings never led Wednesday, falling behind 21-6 to start the game.
“I hate to keep repeating it – it’s our defense,” said Kings guard Darren Collison.