Looking to punch a playoff ticket, interim coach Doug Christie envisions more from his players. “Disappointing, I expected a way better performance out of our guys,” Christie told reporters.

On December 27, 2024, the Kings fired head coach Mike Brown and promoted assistant Doug Christie to interim head coach, and the former Sacramento standout guard has remained in that role ever since.

Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-122 win over Sacramento on Saturday night in the Kings' first game under interim coach Doug Christie.