Mike Brown, the head coach of the Sacramento Kings, spoke after his team’s defeat and elimination by the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Sacramento Kings failed to overcome a significant obstacle and secure at least four more games for themselves in the NBA playoffs. After defeating the Golden State Warriors, the team was on the verge of the playoffs, but they were stopped by the New Orleans Pelicans.
The game was decided as early as the second quarter, as the Sacramento Kings did not look good, and as soon as the home team gained a double-digit lead, the game was over.
“We were a little passive offensively and not all of us were aggressive with our play tonight,” Brown said, alluding to a combined 4-for-17 shooting from young starters Keegan Murray (4 for 12) and Keon Ellis (0 for 5).
“We have to be able to get the ball in the paint. You’ve got to be able to finish and you’ve got to get to the free throw line and convert. You get 34 points from your bench, it’s a great night for them, a tough night for us“, Mike Brown said.