"Once a year! The top of the NBA! The biggest stage in basketball! The NBA Finals start now! »
The Grizzlies were no match for the Kings. 4-0, and the story was settled.
The regular season and the playoffs are different. The atmosphere settles, and the atmosphere is different. It's another season that begins. The players forget the whole regular season and get serious. The real things start at that point, and we start from scratch.
On June 1, 2026, that day, the Celtics came to Sacramento.
The Kings and Celtics have only twice this season, one win and one loss. While every team in the East has prepared to face Sacramento, the Kings are also ready for the uncertainty of their opponent.
Kings have the home-court advantage, and the Celtics need to beat Kings... Twice in a row. We are talking about a team that has not lost since the season behind at home. Without the ability to win away, it is impossible to win. Boston is not a favorite, so they have less pressure.
To be honest, the Celtics were favorites, but that was before the Kings' show of strength against the Grizzlies.
The atmosphere of the Golden 1 Center is boiling purple; Purple everywhere!
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! I'm Doris Burke, bringing you the finals between the Kings and the Celtics. »
The Kings look stronger, but their inexperience is far less than the Celtics. Other than the Lakers, no one is looking Boston in the eye. 17 NBA titles, finalists in 2022, there is no debate.
The Kings are making their first NBA Finals since 1951. The gap in experience is abysmal, but they must overcome this challenge. The Kings have a huge advantage that can be fatal, especially against the Celtics.
The depth of the Kings' bench is probably the best in the league. The star power is necessary to go far in the playoffs. Despite an MVP for the Kings, Boston has nothing to envy in this debate.
Boston's wing is their primary point of attack, and both stars are forwards. But the Kings' wealth is precisely here: Keegan Murray and Harrison Barnes. The duo is less strong than Tatum-Brown, but what behind it is scary.
Sasha Vezenkov, Jonathan Isaac, Chris Duarte. When Barnes or Murray is not on the field, facing the Kings' forwards is tiring as the profiles differ. The more weapons, the better. Having a deep bench makes it possible to wear down the opponent, and this is a factor that is often overlooked.
The Celtics are tired, but there is no absolute truth. Resting is a luxury that the Kings have enjoyed for almost all these playoffs. These are the main factors that will define the final outcome.
Almost every sports media from around the world has a presence in Sacramento. At the center of this goal, Hector prepares for the battle in the locker room.
"Hector, are you nervous?" Pat Ewing patted Hector's shoulder
"It's not the first final I've been in. It's just that there are a few more people. Your question makes no sense if you analyze for me." Hector closed his eyes as he waited for the match to start.
Before being an NBA player, Hector participated in Euroleague finals and FIBA competitions.
Hector is the compass of the team. The other players have calmed down because the compass is stable. They're all playing in their first NBA Finals, and it's normal to be nervous.
To boos from the stands, Celtics players entered the court one after the other. Jason Tatum knows they can't make mistakes and can't afford to lose another final. Unfortunately, they face "The Error."
The lights at the Golden 1 Center have gone out, and the fans know what that means. The DJ plays familiar music.
"And now, the starting lineup, for us ---- Sacramento Kings! Right now! Kings, GET OUT! »
"The first player to enter, the 6'8" forward from North Carolina: No. 40 Harrison Barnes!"
"The second player is the 6'6" guard from Arizona: No. 20 Dalen Terry!" His entry into the starting five turned the Kings into a steamroller. Drafted in 2022 by the Bulls, he didn't get his chance. He had a string of two-way contracts, and shortly before the playoffs, he signed a three-year contract with the Kings.
"The third is the forward of 6'8'' from Iowa: n°13 KEEEEEGAN MURRAAAAY!" The first of the Kings' All-Stars has appeared. M-13. The M13 is a weapon in Warzone, Keegan Murray's nickname in the team. Sacramento fans are aware of it and use it, too.
"The fourth is the 6'2" guard from Kentucky: No. 5 DE'AAROOOOOOON FOOOOOX!" No need to introduce who this player is.
"Now it came to us from Northwest Missouri State. The last man returned. Themaninthemiddle! Measuring 7'2'', Sacramento's No. 26, HECTOOOOOOR HERERRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA »
Wearing the No. 26 jersey and wearing the purple jacket of the Kings, Hector moved his face forward and came out of the players' tunnel. Raising his right hand and index finger extended, he looks at the spectators.
The Kings players form a circle with Hector in the middle.
"Guys, it's time! It's our evening! The title is in sight. We will snatch it and kill all those who do not get in our way! 1,2,3 LIGHT THE BEAM BAAAAAAABE !!! »