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Kings Prioritize Defense to End 17-Year Playoff Drought
10/13/2025
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Story summary
- The Sacramento Kings focus on defense for the upcoming season after finishing 25th in defensive efficiency and allowing 115.8 points per game last season.
- Head Coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings aims to instill accountability and teamwork.
- The Kings blend young talent with veterans such as De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
- They use analytics to enhance defense and player development to end the playoff drought dating back to 2006.
