Red Hot Kings

                                           Red Hot Kings

 

Something’s happening in Sacramento. I didn’t believe it at first, but now it’s undeniable. The Kings are … not terrible? But it’s more than that. The Kings are more fun than anyone right now.  The Kings are red hot in just these two weeks and the Kings may have a chance to the playoffs for the first time in many years.

It starts with DeMarcus Cousins, obviously. He’s averaging 30 points and 13 boards per 36 minutes. The first number is the best among any player this year who has played at least 100 minutes. He hasn’t gotten a technical all year, he’s supporting and helping his teammates out, he’s abusing everyone from Timofey Mozgov to DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin. He’s the spiritual offspring of Rasheed Wallace and Z-Bo, only he may not have to leave his first team to turn his career around. He’s officially transitioning from talented young head case to unstoppable, possibly maturing head case.
The other night, he had perhaps the Boogiest stat line of all time: 25 points, 18 rebounds against the Suns in a double overtime game in Phoenix that led the Kings to a 104-102 win.  Rudy Gay is another player that is on fire for the Kings.  He's been averaging 22.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.  The dynamic duo have improved their game alto more over the summer in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.  The Sacramento Kings are 2nd in their pacific division right under the fiery Golden State Warriors.