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Just one week away from Sacramento's season opener against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center, the anticipation for the 2018-19 campaign is palpable.

The Kings finished last season with a 27-55 record.

Utah completed their campaign with a 48-34 record, good for No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. The Jazz eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder (4-2) before falling to the Houston Rockets in the second round.

Sactown is looking to reverse their luck against Utah, as they're 0-2 at Golden 1 Center in opening contests.

Last season's opener against the Houston Rockets saw Willie Cauley-Stein finish with a team-high 21 points and 10 rebounds. De'Aaron Fox logged 14 points off the bench in his NBA debut, with Buddy Hield adding 16 points and four assists.

October 17 will mark the regular season home debut for No. 2 overall pick Marvin Bagley III, who made his Golden 1 Center introduction at the California Classic with 18 points, six rebounds and a thunderous slam.

Conversely, the Jazz have fallen in their last three season openers on the road, including a 100-97 defeat last year against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ready to be #SacramentoProud on Oct. 17? Get your tickets to another monumental start to the season now.

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Kings Home Opener By the Numbers

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Today, the Sacramento Kings announced six-time Grammy nominated artist B.o.B. will perform a postgame concert on Opening Night, Wednesday, October 17. Just outside of Golden 1 Center’s iconic grand entrance, fans will have an opportunity to celebrate the kick-off of the 2018-19 NBA season as B.o.B performs his music – including hits “Airplanes,” “So Good” and “Headband.” The outdoor party will feature beverages and beer available for purchase in the plaza. 

“As we welcome back the best fans in the NBA for the upcoming season, we are excited to continue to showcase the incredible energy and passion that makes us Sacramento Proud in the heart of Sacramento’s emerging entertainment and lifestyle district,” said John Rinehart, Kings President of Business Operations. “Hosting six-time Grammy nominee B.o.B. for a full postgame concert in the DOCO Plaza is a fun and entertaining way to kick-off the season in style and we look forward to featuring even more entertainment and activities throughout the upcoming season.” 

Joining in the festivities of Opening Night, 80’s hip-hop icon Rob Base will perform his hit songs – including “It Takes Two” and “I Wanna Rock” – during a special halftime show. 

“Hey Kings fans, I’m looking forward to taking it back to the old school at halftime of the Home Opener. And I can’t wait to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of ‘It Takes Two’ with you!” – Rob Base.

Opening Night will be the highly anticipated regular-season debut of Kings Rookies Marvin Bagley III and Harry Giles III. The Kings will tip-off at 7 p.m. against the Utah Jazz, with all fans in attendance receiving a commemorative t-shirt, courtesy of Kaiser Permanente.

Tickets for Opening Night are still available for purchase at Kings.com. Beginning this 2018-19 season, the Kings are expanding their use of digital tickets to eliminate the use of PDFs in a continued effort to increase seamless entry and protect the overall fan experience. Fans are encouraged to download tickets before their arrival to the event at Golden 1 Center using the “Sacramento Kings + Golden 1 Center” app. Season Ticket Members are also encouraged to use their access cards for seamless entry into the arena.

For a tutorial and FAQ on digital ticketing, please visit Golden1Center.com/MobileTicket.

This past summer, the Kings welcomed over 50,000 fans to the first-ever, three-day California Classic – featuring the Kings, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers for exciting summer league action. On the second day of the event, Grammy award-winning artist Lil Jon performed the first-ever concert in the DOCO Plaza. Earning praise from Commissioner Adam Silver, the Kings are dedicated to capitalizing on the success of the California Classic and look to bring fans and guests more exciting experiences and entertainment throughout the upcoming season – including more DOCO Plaza concerts.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit Kings.com.

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The new-look Kings will take the floor for their first regular season game of 2017-18 on Wednesday, October 18 as the visiting Houston Rockets come to town.

In addition to top-tier talent competing on the hardwood on Wednesday night, Kings fans in attendance will be treated to several Opening Night festivities including free T-shirts, food and drink specials, a new sport court in the plaza, photos with the giant cowbell, and a halftime performance from hip-hop superstar Lil’ Jon.

During the halftime show and throughout the night, Sacramento faithful will also have the chance to support ongoing hurricane relief efforts through unique outlets, including Fundraising with Facebook Live with proceeds donated directly to the American Red Cross.

Fans planning to attend Wednesday’s Home Opener are encouraged to arrive early for the celebrations as the Golden 1 Center plaza opens to the public at 5:30 pm, the pre-game tip-off show featuring Scott Moak and Henry Turner takes place in-arena, and music on the deck being provided by Coors Light.

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Exciting Opening Night in Store for Sacramento

Anxious to spend quality time with his daughter and do something special, David Perron devised the perfect plan: Buy tickets for the first-ever Sacramento Kings game at Golden 1 Center.

Perron arrived 90 minutes early and was proudly sitting three rows from the shiny new court, watching both teams warm up and reflecting on his purchase. It had not been a good summer for Perron, a 76-year-old Quincy resident who lost his wife three months earlier. But on this evening he was all smiles, sitting comfortably in his seat wearing an aging Larry Bird warm-up jacket as his daughter and her boyfriend were touring the spacious arena.

“Being here tonight is a big deal. I’m so impressed that the city of Sacramento and its fans were able to keep the Kings,” said Perron, who grew up in Worcester, Mass., and like many New Englanders is a huge Larry Bird fan. “I’m so impressed with people who can get together and make big things like this happen. Keeping the Kings and getting this beautiful arena built was a huge undertaking. And they did it so fast. It’s a special night being here for the first game.”

Indeed, a special evening was the prevailing feeling among the 17,605 fans who didn’t let a rainy night damper one of the most memorable events in Sacramento’s sporting history. Former Kings players like Chris Webber sat courtside. NBA commissioner Adam Silver was in attendance, along with former commissioner David Stern, an instrumental figure in helping the Kings remain in Sacramento when it seemed the team was destined for a move.

California Gov. Jerry Brown enjoyed the game in one of the plush 30 luxury suites, while Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson was courtside and proudly accepting congratulations throughout the night for his large role in keeping the Kings here and helping put together a plan for the 700,000-square-foot downtown arena. Kings owner Vivek Ranadive got the evening started, addressing the crowd with a short pregame speech that included – “Welcome to your new home!”

Although he has announced more than 2,400 games in his 32 years as the voice of the Kings, this was no typical evening for Gary Gerould, who understood the historical significance.

“It may sound kind of corny, but this is the realization of a dream,” Gerould said. “I’m a big believer in perspective and I look back on where we were 3½ years ago and now we are in this magnificent structure. I’m just so happy for the city and Kings fans. This is one of the finest sports facilities in the country.”

In their upper level seats, Kenny and Stacey Williams of Lincoln were giddy with delight waiting for the game to begin. They had already eaten a pregame meal at Golden 1 Center – “The food is amazing”– and were taking in the sights at one of the most technologically-advanced and environmental friendly sports facilities in the world.

“Everything is so open, bright and beautiful, and you can see everything from these seats,” Stacey said. “We have wanted to be season-ticket holders for a long time and we decided to do it this year.”

Dressed in a 20-year-old tux that he admitted had a moth hole, Jerry Reynolds was as mesmerized by Golden 1 Center as any fan. His role has changed over the years – head coach, assistant coach, player personnel director, and now TV color commentator. One thing that hasn’t changed is Reynolds’ love for the city and an organization that he first worked for when the Kings called Kansas City home. Like Gerould, he was on hand for two other Sacramento arena openings and understands where the latest resides in the pecking order.

“It was so special, that first-ever game in Sacramento (1986). It struck a chord – it meant Sacramento was now an NBA city,” Reynolds said. “But in its own way, this is more significant. We’re here to stay. The Kings will eventually be good team again like the glory years. Hopefully, we will get there and stay there.”

Webber wasn’t around for the last game at Sleep Train Arena, but he was happy to help usher in the new era in his first appearance as a fan since his retired No. 4 jersey was lifted to the rafters six years ago.

“Pride.” That’s what I feel about this evening,” Webber said. “I just hope the fans take a moment to pat themselves on the back because without their support no one makes an investment unless they know people are going to come.”

And on the first home game of the 2016-17 season, Kings fans came and were as raucous as ever, loudly cheering throughout, clanging their cow bells, chanting SACRAMENTO, and supporting a noble effort by a hustling team that gave the highly-touted San Antonio Spurs a scare before they escaped with a victory.

“The atmosphere was great, very loud,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “This is a big arena, but it’s very intimate at the same time. I’m happy for them. They waited a long time for this.”

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