Someday the Kings will look back on losses like this and realize they had to endure some growing pains in order to grow into whatever they will become. That day could come next year or next month, but right here, right now?
“It sucks,” guard Buddy Hield said.
The Kings suffered another heartbreaking loss — and another big blow to their playoff hopes — falling 111-109 to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.
Forward Harrison Barnes posted 24 points and eight rebounds for the Kings (32-32), who have lost six of eight to fall four games behind the San Antonio Spurs for the eighth spot in the Western Conference playoff race.