Doug Christie's Honest Statement After Kings' 5-Game Win Streak

Interim head coach Doug Christie reveals why the Sacramento Kings keep winning.

Jan 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie on the sideline during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

After losing his debut as interim head coach, Doug Christie has led the Sacramento Kings to five consecutive wins. The Kings are now tied for tenth place in the Western Conference with an 18-19 record, sitting just two-and-a-half games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for sixth place.

Nobody expected Christie to turn things around after Sacramento fired Mike Brown, but the team has rallied behind the former Kings star. The Kings are coming off a double-overtime win over the Miami Heat, where they stormed back from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to steal the victory.

The players have not kept it a secret that they prefer how Christie communicates with them, which is obvious with how they have responded and elevated their on-court product.

Dec 30, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie (left) talks with guard Malik Monk (0) during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Following their five-game win streak, Christie revealed what he thinks is working for his team and why the players are stepping up to fight hard for these wins.

"More than anything, I just think they continue to find themselves," Christie said. "They're trusting each other, they're playing for each other at a high level. They're not really worried about their mistakes... And they just keep on playing, like 'Don't look at me, don't wave at me. Just play the game, man. I trust you. You guys trust each other,' and when you have that, you give yourself a chance."

Prior to the Kings departing for Boston for Friday's matchup with the Celtics, Doug Christie talks about what's working right now for Sacramento with a 5 game win streak, the quick turnaround, managing the minutes when De'Aaron Fox returns from his 2 game absence. pic.twitter.com/KeoL3cE2bu

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The Kings now head into one of their biggest tests of the season on Friday, traveling to face the Boston Celtics on the road. Facing the defending champs on their home court is never easy, especially with how talented and well-rounded this Boston squad is.

Christie and the Kings have been knocked during their win streak for only beating short-handed opponents, so going into Boston and defeating the reigning champions would be massive, and certainly build up the trust and confidence that Christie says is so important.

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