Kings v. Bucks 2.1.16

It's been a complete turnaround since the last game. The Kings started off January by being an amazing team... but they have just lost the past four straight and the feelings on the team are back down. Let's see if tonight they can turn things around.

The Kings celebrate the Lunar New Years with quite a few on-court festivities such as dragon dances and announcements in Chinese. It was quite a show!

It's always great to have my friend Sasha come to the game. We did a Kings themed fashion shoot recently at the Golden 1 Center site. It was great fun!

Boogie was out for this game. No Boogie usually spells for very bad news for the Kings as they have a very tough time winning without him.

Though the Kings were missing their All-Star leader, there's always hope and everybody in the building was still optimistic for a Kings victory.

The entire night was great fun. The dancing was spectacular as well as the play on the court. It was great to see everybody so in sync with each other.

The Kings got a much needed victory tonight without DeMarcus on the court. I really hope he is able to recover from his ankle sprain quickly. Though the Kings pulled this one out, they need their big man in a big way!

Kings v. Hornets 1.25.16

Tonight the Kings would play the Hornets. The Hornets come into Sleep Train pretty depleted with quite a few players injured. Though this game should be an 'easy' victory... it's these kinds of games that are the scariest for Kings fans.

For whatever reason, it's these kinds of games that the Kings struggle in the most. I'm not sure what it is, but the Kings tend to come out flat.

Though the Kings were having some struggles, the SKD were not. I really enjoyed the performances tonight and the amazing energy they brought to the court.

The SKD continue to amaze the Kings fans each and every game night. The moves, the coordination, and the positive energy they have is off the charts!

This was a very long and tiring game as it went to two overtimes. There were multiple opportunities for the Kings to get this win but they just couldn't take advantage of them.

As I feared, the Kings lost a heartbreaker of a loss. They lost by one point in double overtime. The Kings will just have to move on and forget about this one. That's easier said than done though as I know I'll be having this one on my mind for a while.

Kings v. Pacers 1.23.16

I caught a couple of fans in the high-five line taking a nice selfie on the court. If you can, I highly encourage you to take part in the high-five line. There really aren't too many experiences like it!

The Kings have had a very good beginning of the new year. They have been playing tough and getting some much needed victories to propel them into a playoff spot.

DeMarcus has been an absolute basketball beast during this stretch. He has dominated the opponents using unbelievable skill. 

The fans were having a great time during the game as they celebrated the Kings during the game. I love seeing the kids come out and dance with the SKD. Great times!

It's great seeing Big Cuz smiling and having fun on the court during these victories. The Kings definitely need to keep this going strong!

Kings v. Hawks 1.21.16

My wife Jenn (right) got to come to this game with her friend... Jen! Yup, that's two Jennifers here at the game. I know a ton of Jenn's for whatever reason. It's a pretty rare occasion when my wife gets to come to a game so I always think it's a special treat when she's able to attend.

Willie has been doing awesome for the team. His defense and effort has been a huge difference maker for the Kings. So far his selection in the draft has been a real bright spot for the Kings. I'm hoping for more and more big things from Big Willie!

Thunder sticks rain down! It's funny to see all the fans clamor for these as they come down from the rafters. They do make a fun collectible and keepsake from the game though so I totally get it.

The Kings have been on a roll recently and that continued with this game. It was not an easy win by a long shot though. The Hawks fought all the way until the end. The Kings ended up getting a close victory.

Nice on-court moment here. Fresh and Slamson greet each other with a little smile and point after the Kings pulled this one out.

Kings interviews means Kings victory! Tonight Kayte got to ask Rajon about the game and what went down. 

The Kings dancers were joined by the Reno Big Horn girls tonight. It was pretty sweet to see the two dance teams on the court together.

Kings v. Pelicans 1.13.16

Back at the arena after missing the Kings take on the Warriors. I had a good reason though... I was receiving a photography award that day! Besides my usual duties of taking photographs, I also took over the Kings Snapchat account and sent out snaps throughout the game.

The Kings were playing the Pelicans tonight. The Pelicans have been struggling before this game. Their main player Anthony Davis had been out, but he returned to play in this one.

Excitement was in the air as the game began. The Kings fans are the best in the entire world and you can feel the energy in the arena before the start of the action.

It's always great being right there in the middle of the action. Here's a nice photo of Rudy Gay as he drives with the basketball in the first half of the game.

DeMarcus always plays hard. He's the focus of the opposing teams defensive schemes so he always has to work extra hard to get positioning.

Despite being having a full roster of players, the Kings fell behind by a very large margin... I believe the largest margin against any opponent this year.

The Kings made a comeback in the fourth quarter but couldn't overcome the huge lead that the Pelicans had. This was definitely a disappointing game as the Kings just can't make it over the hump like they need to. We'll see how they do as they take to the road for a few games.

Kings v. Lakers 1.7.16

I missed the last Kings game versus the Suns as I was participation in a convention, but this was a game I absolutely had to attend. It was Kobe's last game at Sleep Train Arena before his retirement at the end of the season. There was no way I was going to miss this one!

Besides Kobe's retirement, it was Bollywood Night at the arena. Bollywood night is always extremely exciting and fun for all who attend. I actually was on special assignment tonight as my photos were being live streamed to India as I took them. I had a seat in Kings Row right behind Vivek and next to Jamie Foxx!

Like the game against the Sixers, this one was one the Kings should get. The Lakers have been terrible this year and their record shows it.

The Kings jumped out to a huge lead with had explosive plays from players like Quincy Acy. The team was totally rolling and the Sacramento fans were loving every second!

At halftime Vivek's daughter Anjali came out to perform. She's a recording artist and has a pretty big fan following. She's performed at the arena a few times either at halftime or singing the national anthem.

Rapper IamSu joined Anjali center court for the performance. It was pretty awesome to be right there in front of them as they did their thing.

The Lakers roared and made a massive comeback in the later half of the game. Kings fans were definitely nervous as the game drew down to its closing moments.

Thankfully, this wasn't a repeat of what happened with the Sixers the other day. The Kings hung on to win. Because of Kobe there were many Lakers fans in attendance. They all went home sad! Hah! Too bad.

At the end of the game Kobe greeted his former opponents like Peja and Vlade. Everybody wanted to greet Kobe during this game.

I decided to stick around in the media room as Kobe gave a post game press conference. He was in a good mood and telling stories of his memories of playing in Sacramento. It was definitely a special experience to be apart of.

Kings v. Sixers 12.30.15

Tonight the Kings would face the 76ers. Sacramento's first round draft pick last year, Nik Stauskas, was traded to the Sixers at the end of last season and tonight he would make his return to Sleep Train.

Slamson and the Kings had a bit of fun with Nik as they broke out some of the fun things dealing with the nickname he had last season - Sauce Castillo. 

The Kings should have been ready for this game as the Sixers were the worst team in the NBA. It's this kind of game, though, that worry me the most as they can be a trap in terms of being overlooked.

As feared, the Kings didn't come out with the intensity that they should have against this team. In the NBA, any given team can beat anybody... no matter what their record.

The Sixers put their entire effort against Big Cuz and the Kings. They certainly didn't look like the worst team in the league today.

Though the Kings struggled in this game, fans still had the SKD to look forward to. I love seeing fans supporting their favorite NBA dance team!

The SKD are always guaranteed to bring their A-game with a stunning performance. They did so again tonight.

In the end the Kings lost to the Sixers. There just wasn't enough out of the Kings tonight. Everybody in the arena expected an easy win, but instead we learned a lesson in tempering expectations.