Kings, Warriors gunning for playoffs missing key players

[ASFN Admin]

Two playoff hopefuls dealing with the ramifications of COVID protocols meet Sunday night when the Sacramento Kings visit the Golden State Warriors for a matchup of Western Conference playoff significance. Already a longshot to sneak into the bottom end of the West's postseason pack, the Kings (24-35) learned Friday that star point guard De'Aaron Fox would be lost to the team for 10-14 days for COVID-related reasons. The loss couldn't come at a worse time for Sacramento, which entered the weekend 5 1/2 games behind Golden State (30-30) and San Antonio in the battle for the last two playoff spots in the West.

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