The Sacramento Kings are playing their best basketball of the season as they continue to push toward a postseason spot in the loaded Western Conference.
NBC Sports California analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share her thoughts on Sacramento’s successful road trip, dive into the Kings’ seemingly improved defensive efforts, and much more.
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Topics Discussed
Kayte’s husband, Joe, continues to compete in the new season of Survivor
How can Jonas Valanciunas and the Sacramento defense hunker down against Nuggets center Nikola Jokic?
What has worked for the Kings on the defensive end during this strong stretch of play?
“They’re doing a really good job of having multiple efforts… Keegan Murray has been fantastic.”
Kayte further breaks down Sacramento’s improved defense, pointing to the team’s deflections during Monday’s win in Dallas.
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The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings (17-7), defeated the Valley Suns (14-11), 136-127, Tuesday night at Adventist Health Arena (formerly Stockton Arena).
Two-way guard Mason Jones scored a career-high 49 points, leading all scorers. Forward Terry Taylor added 21 points and guard Jon Elmore posted 10 points. Off the bench, forwards Dexter Dennis and Brian Bowen II scored 20 points and 16 points, respectively.
Two-way guard TyTy Washington Jr. paced the Suns with 24 points. Guard David Stockton followed with 23 points and forward Jaden Shackelford recorded 19 points off the bench. Center Mamadi Diakite recorded 15 points, while forward Tyrese Samuel scored 12 points off the bench and two-way forward Jalen Bridges tallied 14 points.
Mason Jones scores 49 points in Stockton Kings win over Suns
Upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 Sacramento Kings
Wednesday, March 5th – @ Denver Nuggets – 6:00 PM PT
Friday, March 7th – vs. San Antonio Spurs – 7:00 PM PT
Sunday, March 9th – @ Los Angeles Clippers – 6:30 PM PT
Monday, March 10th – vs. New York Knicks – 7:30 PM PT
Thursday, March 13th – @ Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PT
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