The Kings just played through a tough five-game stretch that included three of the top four NBA teams.
It doesn’t get any easier in their next matchup.
Sacramento will look to avoid a season sweep when it plays host to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night at Golden 1 Center. With a win, the Kings would gain valuable ground on their Southern California rivals in the playoff race.
While they’ve played close games against the likes of the Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets and Wednesday against the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks, the Clippers have given them trouble, winning all three contests this season by an average of 11.