The Sacramento Kings lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday in blowout fashion, 120-100, but that was the least of the organization's worries.
Point guard Rajon Rondo didn’t seem particularly shocked his team lost, considering he said, per Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee, “With optional shootarounds it’s tough. ... When three or four guys show up for shootaround this morning, how can you expect to win?”
This is just another setback for the Kings, who have lost eight of their last nine games, including each of the past four. Sacramento has been a factor in the Western Conference playoff race this season, but it is looking up at the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz for the No. 8 seed following the skid.
Nate Scott of USA Today tried to add some context to the situation Rondo was describing, but realized it was an unfortunate look for the team: “Now, it’s important to note here again that the morning shootaround was optional, but if only a couple guys are showing up to get together before a game against the Eastern Conference&rsq ...
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Rajon Rondo Reveals Kings Players Skipped Shootaround Before Game vs. Cavaliers
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