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The Sacramento Kings Tyreke Evans walks thru the tunnel before the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) welcomes fans to the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
Sacramento Kings dancers take part in the Sacramento Kings opening ceremony before the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) is introduced during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings are introduced before their game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Aaron Brooks (3) goes for a dunk before the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson (0) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Marcus Thornton (23) and Golden State Warriors point guard Jarrett Jack (2) share laugh during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson (0) steals the ball against the Golden State Warriors power forward Carl Landry (7) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
Anthony Cavalli and Troy Woods both of Redding cheer for the Kings as Woods holds a sign for Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) for president before the Sacramento Kings game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) follows thru on a dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) fouls Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts to a foul call against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) crashes into Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) as he guards point guard Jarrett Jack (2) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors power forward Carl Landry (7) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22)gets the crowd into the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson (0) looks at a replay after he was called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
Kevin Johnson, Sacramento Mayor looks at his phone during the Sacramento Kings game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Aaron Brooks (3) and center DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrate a basket in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) sits on the floor after he failed to get a foul call in his favor during the Kings 94-92 victory against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) guards Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) as he drives to the basket during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward James Johnson (52) goes to the basket against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) celebrates a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) shots against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes (40) takes a defensive rebound against the Sacramento Kings during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans (13) drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. Evans scored three points in the 94-92 victory.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is fouled by Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Aaron Brooks (3) helps take out a tarp that fell on the court against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
A black tarp is removed from the floor during the Sacramento Kings game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings coach Keith Smart picks up a black tarp that fell on the court during his team's game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) listens to Assistant Coach Clifford Ray during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) and center DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrate a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
Keith Smart talks to rookie Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson (0) after he missed a defensive play against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings Tyreke Evans misses a buzzer beater at the half against Golden State Warriors guard Charles Jenkins (22) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) goes to the basket against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings Isaiah Thomas looks for an open teammate against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings Thomas Robinson scores against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings Isaiah Thomas drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson leaves the Sacramento Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans (13) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Aaron Brooks (3) drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings Tyreke Evans loses the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Marcus Thornton (23) and teammate forward James Johnson (52) steal the ball from Golden State Warriors point guard Jarrett Jack (2) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings guard Marcus Thornton (23) and forward Jason Thompson (34) steal the ball against the Golden State Warriors power forward Carl Landry (7) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) loses the ball against the Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is fouled as he goes to the basket against the Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward James Johnson (52) walks off the court after he made one of two free throws against the Golden State Warriors during the final seconds of the Kings 94-92 victory in the home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings owner after the Kings 94-92 victory against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings forward Francisco Garcia (32) talks to teammates as they prepare to make the last play against the Golden State Warriors during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com -
The Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) holds onto the ball as the Kings come up with a 94-92 victory against the Golden State Warriors after point guard Stephen Curry (30) missed a three point basket at he buzzer during the Kings home season opener at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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