In the first round of the playoffs, the Kings would win their first playoff series in 20 years by beating the Phoenix Suns in four games after losing Game 1, but were swept by the Los Angeles Lakers in the semifinals in four straight games.
In the first round of the playoffs, the Kings would win their first playoff series in 20 years by beating the Phoenix Suns in four games after losing Game 1. However, they were swept by the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the semifinals in four straight games.