NBA: De'Aaron Fox opens up about the Kings' situation: “You can't…”

A year ago, the Sacramento Kings celebrated their return to the playoffs after almost two years away. The franchise of California There is still a chance of qualifying in the current season, but the feeling is very different. The team dropped out of direct contention for a spot in the postseason after losing six of its last nine meetings. Then, De'Aaron Foxhowever, refuses to feel an atmosphere of disappointment in the team for participating in the play-in.

Technically, we are in the postseason and have a chance to make the playoffs. So, we cannot be discouraged, walk with our heads down. We know we let some good advantages slip away in the last few games and, therefore, we need to improve. Of course, it wasn’t the result we wanted, but at the same time, the chance of a place is still there.”commented the shipowner.

Mike Brown & De'Aaron Fox discuss the fight for a 7th or 8th seed in the Play-In vs falling to 9th or 10th. pic.twitter.com/LfSFyo1vWv

— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) April 12, 2024

“There is a big difference between each play-in position. I don't even talk so much about acting inside and outside the home, because, in a way, it doesn't matter. You perform poorly and, in short, you are eliminated. The big advantage, then, is being seventh or eighth. This gives you a small margin for error because it allows you to lose the first game. Small margin, but huge asset”reflected Fox.

The defeat for New Orleans Pelicans, this last Thursday, the 11th, defined that the Sacramento Kings will go to the playoffs. But, the situation is a little more complicated. The team now has 45 wins in 80 matches and, thus, has the same campaign as Los Angeles Lakers It is Golden State Warriors, all from California. The team of Mike Brown is in eighth place according to the tiebreaker criteria, but a slip-up could drop the squad to tenth place.