The Sacramento Kings had every reason to fall apart tonight. Down three rotation players on the second night of a backto-back, the Kings could have folded up shop and played the excuse game.
They didn't.
Instead, they fought tooth-and-nail with the Dallas Mavericks down to the final buzzer. And although the end result was definitely heartbreaking, the Kings know they can hold their heads high for pure nerve through two overtimes, losing to a last gasp Deron Williams three pointer at the buzzer.
Still, it can't be denied that this loss stings.