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Kings Daily: Losing streak stretches to five

Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos, left, steals the ball from Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee during an NBA basketball game Monday, March 6, 2017, in Denver. The Nuggets won 108-96.
Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos, left, steals the ball from Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee during an NBA basketball game Monday, March 6, 2017, in Denver. The Nuggets won 108-96. The Associated Press

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Kings: Despite loss, playoffs still a goal

The Kings suffered their fifth consecutive loss Monday night in Denver. Even though they trail the Nuggets by four games for the Western Conference’s final playoff berth, the Kings remain focused on reaching the postseason.

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Scouting the opponent: Leonard, Spurs top Harden-led Rockets

Kawhi Leonard scores 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter as the San Antonio Spurs defeat the visiting Houston Rockets 112-110. The Kings visit San Antonio on Wednesday.

Recap: Chandler has career night vs. Kings

Wilson Chandler scores a career-best 36 points in Denver’s win over Sacramento.

Crunching the numbers: Behind the box score

Breaking down the statistics of the Kings’ loss to the Nuggets.

NBA rankings roundup: Kings fall to 26th

Three losses last week send the Kings into free-fall in six national rankings.

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This story was originally published March 7, 2017 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Kings Daily: Losing streak stretches to five."

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