Whatever happens over the final five weeks of the regular season, Kings coach Dave Joerger believes something special is happening in Sacramento.
The Kings (31-30) are in playoff contention in March for the first time since they made their last postseason appearance in 2006. They have played some recent games in playoff environments with raucous crowds and critical possessions, and they were expecting more of the same against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night at Golden 1 Center.
Sacramento was ninth in the Western Conference going into the game, two games behind the Clippers and San Antonio Spurs, who are both 34-29.