Fit for royalty: Kings return to playoffs with win

The Kings took down the champs in thrilling fashion to earn their first home playoff win since 2006. - Joe B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230416) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230416) Top Story The Kings took down the champs in thrilling fashion to earn their first home playoff win since 2006. - Joe B. 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