Kings had a surprisingly strong performance (and fans should be ecstatic)

Dallas Mavericks v Sacramento Kings | Thearon W. Henderson/GettyImagesThe biggest weakness in the Sacramento Kings' game has been its defense. But in a huge win over the Dallas Mavericks, the Kings were all-in on defense. While this progress has been impressive, the potential return of a pair of injured players could derail all this hard work.

On paper, the Kings actually have a solid team. Yes, it's wildly imbalanced in a number of ways and lacks a defensive identity of any kind. At the same time, the roster is still loaded with legendary veterans who can score and generate high-octane offense for a full 48.

The problem is that it's on paper. In reality, it's a group that doesn't quite fit…