NBA sources confirm Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie made a tactical error in Tuesday's loss to Golden State, not an intentional tanking move. With Sacramento leading by one with 3:15 remaining, Christie instructed McDermott to foul Curry despite being in the penalty. The coach miscalculated the Warriors were in the bonus, sending Curry to the line where he made one of two free throws, tying the game at 101.

The Kings ultimately lost 110-105, dropping to 21-59, tied with Utah for the league's fourth-worst record. Warriors forward Draymond Green accused the organization of tanking after the game, stating, "I saw a team tonight foul Seth Curry with three minutes to go for no reason." Green called for teams to be fined for blatant tanking moves.

Sacramento's season has been marked by numerous injuries to key players including Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeAndre Hunter, DeMar DeRozan, and Russell Westbrook. Despite their position for a high draft pick, Christie denied tanking intentions after a recent win. "Tanking is the last thing I'd do," Christie stated. "I respect the game too much."