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Kings bag 1st winning season in 17 years

MIAMI: The Sacramento Kings ensured their first winning season in 17 years with a 101-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

The Kings now have a 42-27 record, are second in the Western Conference and are on course for their first postseason appearance since 2006.

BREAKTHROUGH Domantas Sabonis (10) of the Sacramento Kings looks to pass as Nic Claxton (33) of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in New York City. The Kings won 101-96. PHOTO BY SARAH STIER/AFP