Kings hoping meltdown vs. Lakers doesn't haunt them come playoff time originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com LOS ANGELES -- After experiencing the highest of highs Thursday in their win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Sacramento Kings were fed a little bit of their own medicine Sunday evening at Staples Center. Leading 110-103 with 4:30 remaining, the Kings looked like they were going to make it two straight over the Lakers. And then they went cold.