16 years removed from the last time these two franchises met in the post-season, the Sacramento Kings will play the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in smoky Sacramento. And a full decade-and-a-half removed from that legendary series, the question will inevitably come up again; are these two teams still rivals? And if we’re honest—probably not? These two teams have different ceilings, different goals, and different expectations this season. One team is surging in the Western Conference playoff standings, led by an All-Time GOAT-caliber leader and a massive collection of emerging young talent. The other squad is a constant lottery loser struggling to find cohesiveness on the floor, and seems destined for another playoff-less season.
Kings vs. Lakers Preview: This One Matters
