Kings Stumble Against Wizards, Slide to Seventh in West
In a surprising turn, Sacramento's playoff race position is jeopardized after a loss to the league's bottom team.
- The Sacramento Kings suffer a perplexing loss to the NBA-worst Washington Wizards, falling to seventh in the Western Conference playoff race.
- Despite previous wins against top teams, the Kings struggle with consistency, losing to four of the five worst teams in the NBA.
- Kings' Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis express frustration over the loss, emphasizing the need for improvement before the playoffs.
- Kyle Kuzma leads the Wizards to victory with 31 points, snapping their five-game losing streak.
- The Kings face challenges with injuries, notably Kevin Huerter's torn labrum, as they prepare for upcoming games.