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Kings Fans Should Not Overreact after the Loss to Hornets

By Gurjus Singh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 17, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 17, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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It has been an up-and-down month of December for the Sacramento Kings, and things should get better after last night’s loss in Charlotte.

The Sacramento Kings battled the Charlotte Hornets yesterday in what ended up being a disappointing eight-point loss. Fans had some overreactions after the game, but need to keep in mind that there will be an adjustment period as the Kings are fully healthy for the first time since the preseason.

De’Aaron Fox Comes Back

The Kings got their star point guard De’Aaron Fox back from an ankle injury that occurred over 4 weeks ago. He did not disappoint, scoring 19 pts, assisting on 8 made baskets, and making a couple of threes. His athleticism was on full display, and doesn’t seem to have any ill-effects from his injury. On one play, Fox wowed the crowd by completely jumping over Devonte Graham on defense.

https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1207114856538636294

Turnovers

After coming off a win over the Warriors in which the Kings committed 29 turnovers, the most for any Kings team since 1996, the Kings took much better care of the ball in the Hornets game, in which they had an assist : turnover ratio of 23:10.

Marvin Bagley

Marvin Bagley had a solid game offensively, scoring 14 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Bagley also made another three-pointer in the game, which is a good sign for the second-year player, as well as for the team going forward. Bagley still has some kinks to work out, however, especially on the defensive end of the floor.

Final Thoughts

It is easy to get frustrated at the loss against the Hornets, but fans have to keep in mind that this is the first time that the team has been at full strength and need more games under their belt in order to get comfortable and build chemistry.

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A lot of the fans were wrong in regards to their urging of the firing of Luke Walton after the 0-5 start, myself included. But Walton has responded, and his team is 12-10 since that dismal start.  I expect Walton’s team to continue to respond after these losses. The defense wasn’t as great as it was when Bagley and Fox were out, but I expect that to get better as they acclimate to Walton’s system.

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