2024 Sacramento Kings playoffs picture following win vs LA Clippers (April 2): Updated standings, schedule and more

The Sacramento Kings saw a rise in their ranking in the Western Conference after defeating the LA Clippers 109-95 at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox were the key players in securing the Kings’ chances of finishing in the sixth seed or higher.

The victory places them in seventh position and surpasses the Phoenix Suns at eighth. They are currently tied with a record of 44-31, but their superior conference record gives them the lead. This win also signals the beginning of another winning streak for Sacramento, as they have now won two consecutive games after losing twice to the Dallas Mavericks.

On Tuesday, Domantas Sabonis was the top scorer with 22 points and also dominated the boards with 20 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox contributed 20 points and 7 assists, while Keegan Murray added 19 points and 5 rebounds. Off the bench, Trey Lyles provided 15 points. The Clippers were led by Russell Westbrook with 20 points, followed by Paul George with 18 points and Norman Powell with 17 points.

Analyzing the Sacramento Kings’ Playoff Chances: Current Standings and Scenario Updates

The Sacramento Kings’ victory on Tuesday brought their home record to 23-15. With a 21-16 record on the road and a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, they are now tied with the Suns for a 44-31 overall record, securing seventh place in the Western Conference. They are currently one game behind both the sixth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans and fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks.

Sacramento Kings playoff race: Upcoming games

Here is a preview of the Kings’ remaining seven games in the regular season:

Despite facing two playoff-bound East teams, the Knicks and the Celtics, in a back-to-back contest on the road, the Sacramento Kings will not catch a break in their schedule. Following those tough matchups, they will continue their journey by playing the Nets before heading back West to face the Thunder.

The team will face off against the Pelicans and Suns, two strong midfield teams who are determined to avoid the play-in tournament. While they have a chance to win against the Nets and the Trail Blazers, losing in the upcoming two games could negatively impact their chances of securing a higher seed.

Fortunately, the Kings have the advantage of playing their final three games at home. Similar to the Suns, Sacramento’s upcoming schedule is not a walk in the park, and it remains to be seen if players such as Sabonis and Fox can lead the team to a spot in the playoffs.