Whoever said this would be a season unlike any other in the new age of the Kings never had this in mind, when they suddenly need a winning streak to advance and will walk the elimination gangplank alone for the first time in two years to the week. Also known in their locker room as forever.
"This is the type of thing that will raise everybody's eyebrows," said Keon Clark.

Eyebrows?

This is the type of thing that will raise everybody's blood pressure.

The Kings play Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal Thursday night at Arco Arena, needing a victory to stay alive against the Dallas Mavericks, 112-93 winners Tuesday to become 3-2 leaders in the best-of-seven series. Steve Nash got 25 points and Dirk Nowitzki 16 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and Sacramento got a moment like it has never seen with this group.