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Richard Ivanowski

Five reasons for optimism: The Sacramento Kings could make it to the NBA playoffs

After 135 days without Sacramento Kings basketball, the team took the court near Orlando recently for scrimmages against the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers.

The setting was surreal. The Kings played in a Disney World event center that appeared smaller than the average high school gym. Many players on the socially distanced bench wore masks and stayed in their personal space. The only fans to be found were brief digital projections on monitors around the court.

Sacramento lost two of the three games, but there were plenty of positive signs. Considering that the final scores have no impact on the season, it would actually be hard to find a meaningful downside from the on-court action.

Good fortune has been rare for the Sacramento Kings, but it is back with a vengeance for now. Let's dive in to the best things to come out of the bubble this week.

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