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Light the beam: The Kings’ playoff drought is officially over

As former Sacramento Kings guard Vince Carter once said... It’s over. The inevitable has finally happened, and the longest active playoff drought in American sports – one that spanned four presidencies and eight Fast and Furious films — has officially ended.

Sacramento has officially clinched a playoff berth with their 120-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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— J White (@Jordan_white13) March 30, 2023

After having the ability to clinch every day since Sunday, the win Sacramento needed ultimately came on the road against a tanking Blazers squad that is in a very rough place.